1993 CHEVROLET PLYMOUTH ACCLAIM transmission fluid

Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Right Tail Lamp .......................... .131
Right Tail, Stop & Signal Lamps .................131
Rear Lighting w/Lamp Outage (AJ) .......136, 137, 138, 139
Lamp Outage Module ....................... .138
Left Back-Up Lamp ........................ .137
Left Side Marker Lamp ...................... .136
Left Tail Lamp ........................... .136
Left Tail/Stop Lamps ....................... .136
License Lamps ........................... .137
Right Back-Up Lamp ....................... .138
Right Side Marker Lamp ..................... .139
Right Tail Lamp .......................... .138
Right Tail/Stop ........................... .139
Turn Lamp .......................... .136, 139
Rear Lighting without Lamp Outage ......132, 133, 134, 135
Left Back-up Lamp ........................ .133
Left Side Marker Lamp ...................... .132
Left Tail/Stop Lamp ........................ .132
Left Tail Lamp ........................... .132
License Lamp ............................ .133
Right Back-Up Lamp ....................... .134
Right Side Marker Lamp ..................... .135
Right Tail Lamp .......................... .134
Right Tail/Stop Lamp ....................... .135
Turn Lamp .......................... .132, 135
Relay Block ..................... .60, 162, 163, 164
Relays ABS Pump Motor Relay .......................68
ABS System Relay ..........................69
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay ...................91
ADL Relay .............................. .115
Automatic Shut Down Relay ...............20, 27, 33
Backup Lamp Relay ..........................38
Diode Package Relay ..................... .56, 83
Engine Starter Relay ................... .13, 14, 15
Fan Control Relay ...........................89
Fog Lamp Relay ............................55
Fuel Pump Relay .......................... .108
High Beam Relay ..........................6,53
Horn Relay ...............................65
Left Front Turn Signal Relay ....................57
Left Rear Turn Signal Relay .....................57
Low Beam Relay ..........................6,53
Name Brand Speaker Relay .....................60
Park Lamp Relay ..........................5,53
Power Top Relay ...........................96
Right Front Turn Signal Relay ...................57
Right Rear Turn Signal Relay ....................57
Safety Shut Down Relay .......................36
Washer Relay .............................66
Resistors .............................. .90, 93
A/C and Heater Blower Motor Resistor ..............90
Heater Blower Motor Resistor ...................93
Right Instrument Panel to Body Wiring ...........148, 149
RS Amplifier ............................ .63, 64
RS Amplifier Connectors ...................... .159
Security Alarm Module .................... .127, 172Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Security Alarm System ....................... .127
Sending Unit, Fuel Tank ....................... .107
Sensors Airbag Sensor .............................85
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor .............117, 119
Brake Fluid Level Sensor ......................72
Camshaft Position Sensor ......................30
Charge Air Temperature Sensor ..................32
Crankshaft Position Sensor .....................33
Coolant Level Sensor .........................72
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor ..........21, 26, 32
Engine Oil Level Sensor .......................41
Heated Oxygen Sensor .................. .17, 24, 32
Knock Sensor .............................33
Left Front Wheel Sensor .......................71
Left Rear Wheel Sensor .......................71
MAP Sensor ........................ .18, 29, 30
Output Speed Sensor .........................39
Right Front Wheel Sensor ......................71
Right Rear Wheel Sensor ......................71
Throttle Position (Sensor) .................17, 27, 34
Turbine Speed Sensor ........................39
Vehicle Speed Sensor .................. .21, 25, 35
Windshield Washer Low Fluid Level Sensor ...........67
Solenoids Barometer ................................30
EMCC Solenoid ............................13
EVAP/Purge Solenoid ................... .18, 29, 30
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Diagnostic Solenoid ......18, 24
Transmission Solenoid ........................36
Waste Gate Solenoid .........................30
Speakers .......................... .61, 62, 63, 64
Splices Splice A3 .......................... .10, 12, 53
Splice A11 ............................ .10, 12
Splice A21-1 ...................... .11, 20, 25, 33
Splice A21-2 ..............................38
Splice A142 ........................9,27,28,32
Splice A142-1 .................. .10, 12, 19, 23, 32
Splice A142-2 .............................28
Splice A142-3 .......................... .28, 31
Splice B47 ...............................69
Splice C7 ............................. .90, 93
Splice C15 ...........................8,94,95
Splice D1 ...................... .77, 86, 117, 119
Splice D1-1 ........................... .29, 86
Splice D2 ...................... .77, 87, 117, 119
Splice D2-1 ........................... .29, 87
Splice E2 .......................... .51, 52, 87
Splice E17 ...............................51
Splice F12-1 ...................9,11,18,19,25,32
Splice F12-2 ...................... .11, 18, 29, 30
Splice F13 ................................67
Splice F20 .........................8,84,92,96
Splice F21-2 ......................... .110, 111
Splice F30 ...................... .60, 84, 88, 127
Splice F35-1 ......................... .113, 115
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Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Optical Horn Switch .........................55
Park Brake Switch ...........................70
Park/Neutral Position Switch ...............13, 15, 38
Parking Switch .............................55
Power Door Lock Switch ..................115, 116
Power Mirror Switch ..................... .97, 99
Power Top Switch ...........................96
Power Window Switch ...................... .111
Reading Lamp Switch ................... .124, 126
Right Door Illuminated Entry Switch ..............109
Right Door Switch ......................... .110
Right Window Lift Switch .................... .111
Seat Belt Switch ....................... .101, 103
Transmission Range Switch ................15, 38, 59
Transmission Pressure Switch ...................36
Turn Signal Cancellation .......................56
Turn Signal Switch ..........................55
Vanity Lamp Switch ............118, 120, 122, 124, 126
Vehicle Speed Control Switch ...................59
Window Lift Switch ..................... .110, 111
Wing Switch ............................ .114
Wiper Switch ..............................66
Temperature Sending Unit .................... .40, 41
Transmission Control Module ...........15, 36, 37, 38, 39
Transmission Control Module Connector .............152
Transmission Pressure Switch .....................36
Transmission Range Switch ................... .15, 38
Trip Computer/EVIC ....................... .86, 171Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Trip Navigator ...............................87
Trunk Lamp ........................... .122, 124
Turbo III Fuel Injection Ignition System .........30, 31, 32,
33, 34, 35
Turn & Hazard Flasher System ...............56, 57, 58
Combo Flasher .............................56
Diode Package .............................56
Left Front Turn Signal Relay ....................57
Left Rear Turn Signal Relay .....................57
Right Front Turn Signal Relay ...................57
Right Rear Turn Signal Relay ....................57
Turn Signal Cancellation Switch ..................56
Underhood Lamp .............................16
Mercury Switch ............................16
Underhood Light ............................16
Vehicle Speed Control System .....................59
Clockspring ...............................59
Vehicle Speed Control Servo ....................59
Vehicle Speed Control Switch ...................59
Vehicle Speed Sensor .................... .21, 25, 35
Visual Message Center Connector ..................88
Windshield Wiper
termittent ...................66, 67
Low Fluid Level Sensor .......................67
Park Switch ...............................67
Washer Pump Motor .........................67
Wiper Motor ..............................66
Wiper Switch ..............................66
Washer Relay .............................66
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Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Horn (Lo-note) .............................42
Horn Relay ...............................42
Horn Switch ..............................42
Idle Air Control Motor ...................... .16, 20
Ignition Coil 2.2L E.F.I. .........................14
Ignition Coil 2.5L E.F.I. .........................14
Ignition Coil 3.0L .............................22
Ignition Off-Draw Connector .....................3,5
Ignition Switch .............................2,11
Brake Warning Lamp Switch ....................11
Park Brake Switch ...........................11
Injector ...................................13
Instrument Panel Illumination Lamps ...........45, 46, 47
Instrument Panel to Left Body Wiring ................88
Instrument Panel to Engine Wiring ..................85
Intermittent Wiper System .................... .53, 54
Control Unit ...............................54
Park Switch ...............................54
Washer Low Fluid Level Sensor ..................53
Washer Pump Motor .........................53
Wiper Motor ..............................54
Wiper Switch ..............................53
Key-In, Seat Belt Warning, Headlamp On, Chime .........43
Lamps Air Conditioning and Heater Switch Lamp ............47
Ash Receiver Lamp ..........................37
Back-Up Lamps .................... .69, 70, 71, 72
Cargo Lamp ..............................40
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp ...............70, 72
Cigar Lighter Lamp ..........................37
Courtesy Lamps ............................72
Dome Lamp ..............................40
Fog Lamp ....................... .31, 32, 33, 34
Glove Box Lamp ............................39
Halo Lamp ...............................44
Headlamp-Aero .................... .31, 32, 33, 34
Heated Rear Window Switch Lamp ................67
Heater Switch Lamp .........................46
Illumination Lamps ....................... .46, 47
License Lamp .......................... .70, 72
Park Lamps-Front .................. .31, 32, 33, 34
Side Marker Lamps-Front ..............31, 32, 33, 34
Side Marker Lamps-Rear ...............69, 70, 71, 72
Stop Lamps ...............................29
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps-Rear .........69, 70, 71, 72
Transmission Range Lamp .....................37
Turn Signal Lamps-Front ...............31, 32, 33, 34
Underhood Lamp ...........................12
Left Body to Instrument Panel Wiring ................87
Left Front Wheel Sensor ........................26
Left Rear Wheel Sensor .........................26
Liftgate Latch Switch ..........................40
MAP Sensor ............................ .15, 20
Mercury Switch ..............................12
Mirrors-Power ........................... .55, 56
Modules Airbag Diagnostic Module ......................35Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Daytime Running Lamps Module .................30
Fuse Block Module ..........................76
Powertrain Control Module ...........13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 29
Relay Module ..............................77
Transmission Control Module ...............23, 24, 25
Motors Blower Motor .......................... .46, 47
Engine Starter ........................7,8,9,10
Fuel Pump Motor ...........................68
Idle Air Control Motor ..................... .16, 20
Power Door Locks-2 Door .................. .61, 62
Power Door Locks-4 Door .................. .63, 64
Power Mirror ..............................56
Power Seat ...............................60
Power Window-2 Door ........................57
Power Window-4 Door ........................58
Radiator Fan Motor ...................... .45, 49
Washer Pump Motor .........................53
Wiper ..................................54
Optical Horn ..............................1,36
Overhead Console ............................41
A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor .................41
Power Door Lock System-2 Door ................61, 62
Connector and Door Lock Switch Function .........61, 62
Left Front Door Motor ........................61
Left Front Door Switch ........................61
Right Front Door Motor .......................62
Right Front Door Switch .......................62
Power Door Lock System-4 Door ................63, 64
Left Front Door Motor ........................63
Left Front Door Switch ........................63
Left Rear Door Motor ........................63
Right Front Door Motor .......................64
Right Front Door Switch .......................64
Right Rear Door Motor .......................64
Power Mirrors ........................... .55, 56
Dual Mirror Control Switch .....................55
Left Motors ...............................56
Power Mirror Switch .........................55
Right Motors ..............................56
Switch Function ............................55
Power Seat System-Left Bucket ....................60
Powertrain Control Module ............13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Powertrain Control Module Connector .............79, 80
Power Window Connector and Switch Functions .........59
Power Window System-2 Door ....................57
Console Master Switch ........................57
Left Front Motor ............................57
Right Front Motor ...........................57
Power Window System-4 Door ....................58
Console Master Switch ........................58
Left Front Motor ............................58
Left Rear Motor ............................58
Left Rear Switch ............................58
Right Front Motor ...........................58
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Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Right Rear Motor ...........................58
Right Rear Switch ...........................58
Printed Circuit Board ....................... .74, 75
Printed Circuit Board Connectors ...................73
Radiator Fan Fuse ......................... .45, 50
Radio Speakers-Door and Rear ....................66
Radio-Stereo ................................65
Name Brand Speaker Relay .....................65
Rear Lighting ....................... .69, 70, 71, 72
Back-Up Lamps .................... .69, 70, 71, 72
Center High Mounted Stop Lamps ..............70, 72
Courtesy Lamps ............................72
License Lamps ......................... .70, 72
Side Marker Lamps ................. .69, 70, 71, 72
Tail, Stop and Turn Signal Lamps .........69, 70, 71, 72
Relay Module ...............................77
Relays ABS System Relay ..........................28
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay ...................50
ABS Yellow Light Relay .......................28
ABS Pump Motor Relay .......................27
Automatic Shut Down ....................2,14,22
Back-Up Lamp Relay .........................23
Engine Starter Relay ....................7,8,9,10
Fuel Pump ............................ .14, 22
Horn ...................................42
Fan Control Relay ....................... .45, 50
Name Brand Speaker .........................65
Safety Shut Down Relay .......................25
Time Delay ...............................44
Right Front Wheel Sensor .......................26
Right Instrument Panel Interface ...................89
Right Rear Wheel Sensor ........................26
Seat Belt Warning System and Courtesy Lamps .......43, 44
Halo Lamp ...............................44
Seat Belt Warning Chime ......................43
Seat Belt Switch ............................44
Time Delay Relay ...........................44
Seat-Power System, Left ........................60
Sensors ABS Wheel Sensors ..........................26
A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor .................41
Airbag ..................................35
Engine Coolant Temperature ..................15, 18
Heated Oxygen ......................... .17, 18
MAP ................................ .15, 20
Output Speed Sensor .........................24
Throttle Position ........................ .16, 20
Turbine Speed .............................24
Vehicle Speed Sensor ..................... .15, 18
Washer Low Fluid Sensor ......................53
Solenoids EVAP/Purge Solenoid ..................... .13, 19
Exhaust Gas Recirculation .................. .13, 20
Transmission EMCC Solenoid ....................8
Transmission Solenoid ........................25
Speakers, Radio ..............................66Wiring Diagram
Name Sheet Number
Splices Splice A0-1 ...........................1,2,4,6
Splice A0-2 ............................2,4,6
Splice A1 ..............................2,4,6
Splice A2 ..............................2,4,6
Splice A3 ..............................1,36
Splice A3-1 ............................1,4,6
Splice A4 ..............................2,3,5
Splice A4-1 ............................2,4,6
Splice A11 .............................1,4,6
Splice A14 .............................2,4,6
Splice A14-1 ..............................14
Splice A14-2 ..............................22
Splice A15 .............................1,3,5
Splice A15-1 ...........................1,3,5
Splice A16 .............................2,4,6
Splice A20 ...............................28
Splice A21 ...............................11
Splice A21-1 ..........................2,13,21
Splice A21-2 ........................... .13, 21
Splice A21-3 ..............................23
Splice A142-1 .............................14
Splice A142-2 ..........................4,6,14
Splice B47 ...............................28
Splice C7 ............................. .46, 48
Splice D1 ................................24
Splice D2 ................................24
Splice E2 .............. .31, 33, 37, 41, 46, 47, 65, 67
Splice E2-1 ............ .31, 33, 37, 41, 46, 47, 65, 67
Splice F20 .......................... .35, 41, 67
Splice F20-1 .........................7,8,9,23
Splice F30 .......................... .35, 42, 65
Splice F35 ............................ .61, 63
Splice G5 ............................. .35, 43
Splice G7 .......................... .15, 18, 30
Splice K4 ................................15
Splice K4-1 ........................... .15, 18
Splice K4-2 ........................... .19, 20
Splice K6 ............................. .16, 20
Splice K7-1 ........................... .15, 18
Splice K22 ...............................20
Splice K24 ...............................18
Splice L3 ............................. .31, 33
Splice L4 ............................. .31, 33
Splice L7-1 ........................... .32, 34
Splice L7-2 ........................... .31, 33
Splice L7-3 ...............................36
Splice L7-4 ........................... .69, 71
Splice L7-5 ........................... .31, 33
Splice L20 ..............................1,36
Splice L39 ............................ .31, 33
Splice L50 ...............................52
Splice L60 ............................ .31, 33
Splice L60-1 ..............................52
Splice L61 ............................ .32, 34
Splice L61-1 ..............................52
Splice M1-1 ...................... .39, 44, 55, 65
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: FUEL TANKS DESIGNED FOR GASO-
LINE ONLY VEHICLES CANNOT BE USED ON
FLEXIBLE FUEL AA-BODY VEHICLES. WHEN SER-
VICING THE FUEL SYSTEM OF A FLEXIBLE FUEL
VEHICLE, ONLY USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT OR
EQUIVALENT REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS. (1) Position fuel tank on transmission jack. Con-
nect vapor separator/rollover valve hose and position
insulator pad on fuel tank. Position vapor vent so
that it is not pinched between tank and floor pan
during installation. (2) Raise tank and fuel filler tube carefully into
position. Use a light coating of power steering fluid
to ease fuel filler tube installation. Ensure filler tube
grommet is not damaged. Verify that the tube is in-
stalled correctly. (3) Tighten fuel tank strap nuts to 23 N Im (250 in.
lbs.) torque. Remove transmission jack. Ensure
straps are not twisted or bent. (4) Lubricate the metal tubes on the fuel pump
with clean 30 weight engine oil. Install the quick
connect fuel fittings. Refer to Quick Connect Fittings
in the Fuel Delivery section of this Group. (5) Attach electrical connector to fuel pump mod-
ule and level sensor unit. (6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Attach filler tube to filler neck opening in
quarter panel. Tighten quarter panel screws to 2
N Im (17 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Fill fuel tank, install filler cap, and connect
battery cable.
CAUTION: When using the ASD Fuel System Test,
the Auto Shutdown (ASD) Relay remains energized
for either 7 minutes, until the test is stopped, or un-
til the ignition switch is turned to the Off position.
(9) Use the DRBII scan tool ASD Fuel System Test
to pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks.
FUEL PUMP MODULE
Refer to the Fuel Delivery section of this group.
METHANOL CONCENTRATION SENSOR
Refer to the Fuel Delivery section of this group.
FUEL RESERVOIR
The fuel reservoir is internal to the fuel pump as-
sembly (Fig. 6). The purpose is to provide fuel at the
fuel pump intake during all driving conditions, espe-
cially when low fuel levels are present.
FUEL TANK LEVEL SENSOR
DIAGNOSIS
This procedure test the resistance of the level sen-
sor itself. It does not test the level sensor circuit. Re-
fer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit
identification and Group 8E, Instrument Panel and
Gauges for fuel gauge information. The level sensor is a variable resistor. Its resis-
tance changes with the amount of fuel in the tank.
The float arm attached to the sensor moves as the
fuel level changes. To test the level sensor, connect
an ohmmeter across the sensor signal and sensor
ground terminals of the fuel level sensor connector
(Fig. 7 or Fig. 8). Move the float lever to the full stop
and empty stop positions shown in the resistance
chart (Fig. 7 or Fig. 8). Record the resistance at each
point. Replace the level sensor if the resistance is not
within specifications. The low fuel warning light specifications determine
if the level sensor portion of the warning light circuit
functions properly. It does not test the complete
warning light circuit. Refer to Group 8W, Wiring Diagrams for circuit
identification and Group 8E, Instrument Panel and
Gauges for fuel gauge information.
REMOVAL
WARNING: RELEASE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE
BEFORE SERVICING FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS.
WHEN SERVICING FLEXIBLE FUEL VEHICLES,
WEAR METHANOL RESISTANT GLOVES AND EYE
PROTECTION AND AVOID BREATHING FUMES. DO
NOT ALLOW METHANOL/GASOLINE MIXTURES TO
CONTACT SKIN. SERVICE VEHICLES IN WELL VEN-
TILATED AREAS AND AVOID IGNITION SOURCES.
NEVER SMOKE WHILE SERVICING THE VEHICLE.
Fig. 6 Fuel Reservoir
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STEERING
CONTENTS
page page
ACUSTAR STANDARD AND TILT STEERING COLUMN ............................ 28
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/IGNITION INTERLOCK .......................... 36
GENERAL INFORMATION .................. 1 POWER STEERING GEAR
................ 25
POWER STEERING PUMPS ................ 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND TIGHTENING REFERENCE .......................... 42
GENERAL INFORMATION
Safety goggles should be worn at all times
when working on any steering gear or pump. Throughout this group, references may be made to
a particular vehicle by letter or number designation.
A chart showing the breakdown of these designations
is included in the Introduction Section at the front of
this service manual. The power steering system consists of these four
major components. Power Steering Pump, Power
Steering Gear, Pressure Hose, and Return Line.
Turning of the steering wheel is converted into lin-
ear travel through the meshing of the helical pinion teeth with the rack teeth. Power assist steering is
provided by an open center, rotary type control valve.
It is used to direct oil from the power steering pump
to either side of the integral steering rack piston. Road feel is controlled by the diameter of a torsion
bar which initially steers the vehicle. As steering ef-
fort increases as in a turn, the torsion bar twists,
causing relative rotary motion between the rotary
valve body and valve spool. This movement directs
oil behind the integral rack piston, which in turn,
builds up hydraulic pressure and assists in the turn-
ing effort.
POWER STEERING PUMPS
INDEX
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Checking Power Steering Fluid Level .......... 9
Flow Control Valve Fitting O-Ring Seal ........ 23
General Information ........................ 1
Power Steering Hoses ..................... 11
Power Steering Pressure Switch ............. 10
Power Steering Pump Fluid Reservoirs ........ 22 Power Steering Pump Pressure Test
........... 9
Power Steering Pump Pulley Service .......... 20
Power Steering Pump Removal .............. 12
Power Steering Pump Service ................ 2
Power Steering PumpÐInitial Operation ....... 24
Steering Components Service Diagnosis ........ 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hydraulic pressure for operation of the power
steering gear is provided by a belt driven power
steering pump. The power steering pump is a con-
stant flow rate and displacement, vane type pump.
Different styles of Saginaw power steering pumps are
used depending on the engine application of the ve-
hicle. On all four cylinder and 3.0-liter V-6 applications
the Saginaw Ham Can power steering pump is used
(Fig. 1). On the 3.3 & 3.8-liter V-6 and Turbo III applica-
tions, different versions of the Saginaw T/C style
power steering pump is used (Fig. 2). The 3.3 & 3.8 liter V-6 engine application uses the T/C style power
steering pump with a remote mounted reservoir for
the power steering fluid. On the Turbo III application
of the T/C style power steering pump, the power
steering fluid reservoir is integral to the power steer-
ing pump. On the integral reservoir type pump (Fig. 1) the
pump housing and internal components are combined
with the reservoir to form a one-piece mechanism. The Saginaw T/C style power steering pump (Fig.
2), consists of the power steering pump internal com-
ponents and pump housing. The Saginaw T/C style
power steering pump though has no internal reser-
voir for the power steering fluid. Depending on vehi-
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When steering conditions exceed maximum pres-
sure requirements, such as when the wheels are
turned against the stops. The pressure built up in
the steering gear exerts pressure on the spring end of
the flow control valve. The high pressure lifts the re-
lief valve ball from its seat and allows oil to flow
through a trigger orifice located in the outlet fitting.
This reduces pressure on the spring end of the flow
control valve which then opens and allows the oil to
return to the intake side of the pump. This action
limits maximum pressure output of the pump to a
safe level. Under normal power steering pump operating con-
ditions, pressure requirements of the pump are below
maximum, causing the pressure relief valve to re-
main closed.
CHECKING POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
WARNING: FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED
WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY FROM
MOVING PARTS. DO NOT USE AUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION FLUID IN THE POWER STEERING SYS-
TEM. DO NOT OVERFILL THE POWER STEERING
SYSTEM.
Wipe reservoir filler cap free of dirt, before check-
ing power steering fluid level. The dipstick should in- dicate FULL COLD when fluid is at normal ambient
temperature, approximately 21ÉC to 27ÉC (70ÉF to
80ÉF). In all pumps add fluid as necessary to obtain
proper level, using only MopartPower Steering
Fluid, or equivalent. DO NOT USE ANY TYPE
OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
POWER STEERING PUMP PRESSURE TEST
The following procedure can be used to test the op-
eration of the power steering system on the vehicle. (1) Check power steering pump drive belt tension
and adjust as necessary. (2) Disconnect power steering fluid pressure hose,
at steering gear or power steering pump. Use a con-
tainer for dripping fluid. (3) Connect Pressure Gauge, Special Tool C-3309-E
(Fig. 1) to both hoses using adapter fittings. Connect
spare pressure hose to gear or pump. (4) Completely open valve on Special Tool
C-3309-E (Fig. 1). (5) Start engine and let idle.
(6) Check power steering fluid level, and add fluid
as necessary. (7) Gauge should read below 862 kPa (125 psi), if
above, inspect the hoses for restrictions and repair as
necessary. The initial pressure should be in the
range of 345-552 kPa (50-80 psi).
PUMP LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS
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INSTALL
(1) Install power steering pressure switch into fit-
ting on power steering pressure hose by hand until
fully seated. Then torque power steering pressure
switch to 12 N Im (106 in. lbs.).
(2) Install vehicle wiring harness connector onto
power steering pressure switch. Be sure latch on wir-
ing harness connector is fully engaged with locking
tab on power steering pressure switch.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in power steering system. Only use Mopar T, Power
Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(3) Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct
fluid level. (4) Connect negative cable back on negative post of
battery. (5) Start engine and turn steering wheel several
times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in sys-
tem. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect sys-
tem for leaks. See Checking Fluid Level.
POWER STEERING HOSES
Service all power steering hoses with the vehicle
raised on a hoist. Cap all open ends of hoses, power
steering pump fittings and steering gear ports to pre-
vent entry of foreign material into the components.
WARNING: POWER STEERING OIL, ENGINE PARTS
AND EXHAUST SYSTEM MAY BE EXTREMELY HOT
IF ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING. DO NOT START
ENGINE WITH ANY LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED
HOSES. DO NOT ALLOW HOSES TO TOUCH HOT
EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR CATALYST.
For part reference and part location on the vehicle
being serviced, refer to Figs. 3 to 6. These show the
hose bracket locations, hose routings and fitting loca-
tions by the engine application of the vehicle. Use
these figure numbers when referring to the removal
or installation procedures for the power steering
hoses listed below.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove vehicle's wiring harness connector (if
applicable to vehicle being serviced) from the power
steering pressure switch (Fig .1&2).
(2) Remove bolts from power steering hose routing
brackets to crossmember attachment points. (3) Disconnect power steering hose at opening clos-
est to power steering gear assembly. Drain power
steering fluid from power steering pump and hose
through open end of hose. (4) Disconnect opposite end of hose and remove
power steering hose assembly from vehicle. (5) Discard O-ring or sealing washer located at end
of tube. (6) Remove power steering pressure switch, from
the removed power steering hose for installation into
the replacement power steering hose.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the removed power steering pressure
switch into replacement power steering pressure
hose. Torque power steering pressure switch to 12
N Im (106 in. lbs.).
Fig. 3 Power Steering Hose Routing 2.2 & 2.5L
Fig. 4 Power Steering Hose Routing 3.0L
Ä STEERING 19 - 11