1993 DODGE TRUCK oil level

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LUBRICATION
AND
MAINTENANCE
0 - 31
Fig. 4 Master Cylinder Fluid Level
FLUID
SPECIFICATION

Power brake systems require MOP AR®Heavy-D uty
Brake Fluid, or an equivalent product identified with
FMVSS No. 116, DOT-3 and SAE J-1703 Standard designations. Use fresh brake fluid only when adding fluid to the
reservoir. Never use reclaimed fluid, fluid that does not conform to the DOT/SAE Standards, or fluid from a container that has been left open.

CAUTION:
Use of a
brake fluid that
has a
lower ini­

tial
boiling point then specified
by
FMVSS
No. 116
or
DOT 3
could result
in
sudden brake failure dur­
ing
hard, prolonged braking.

CAUTION:
Do not
allow petroleum base
fluids
to

contaminate
the
brake fluid. Seal damage
will
re­

sult.
BRAKE SYSTEM INSPECTION (1) Inspect the brake pads and linings for excessive
wear, cracks and broken rivets.
(2) Inspect brake pads and linings for contamina­
tion with brake fluid, axle lubricant and/or other flu­
ids.

(3) Replace the front brake pads and the rear
brake linings if they are worn to within 0.78 mm (1/32 in) of a rivet head.
(4) Operate the rear brake self-adjuster lever and
pivot. Test the operation of the self-adjuster screw for ease of movement. (5) Inspect the self-adjuster components for frayed
cables, loose or overheated springs, and a binding
condition.
(6) Inspect the caliper dust boots for damage/tears
and indications of brake fluid leakage. Inspect the
bushings and pins for corrosion, tears and a binding condition.
(7) Inspect the rear wheel cylinder dust boots for
fluid leaks. Inspect the pistons and cylinder bores for
proper appearance. (8) Inspect the brake differential warning valve
and housing for indications of leakage, kinked hoses and loose fittings.

BRAKE
FLUID
HOSES/TUBING
The rubber brake fluid hoses should be inspected
for:
• Correct length
• Severe surface cracking
• Swelling
• Pulling
• Scuffing
• Excessively worn areas If the hose fabric casing is exposed either by
cracks or abrasions in the rubber cover, the
hose should be replaced.
Faulty brake fluid hose installation can cause
twisting, and wheel/tire or chassis interference.
(1) Inspect all the hoses for kinks, a distorted con­
dition and fluid leakage. (2) Inspect the hose and tubing routing under the
vehicle. Verify that no hose/tubing is rubbing against any exhaust system or other underbody components.

PARKING
BRAKE
LUBRICATION
The pivot and sliding contact areas of the parking
brake ratio lever should be lubricated to maintain ease of operation (Fig. 5).
(1) Apply MOPAR®Spray White Lube or equiva­
lent to the sliding contact areas.
(2) Lubricate the control lever pivot areas with en­
gine oil.

PARKING
BRAKE
FUNCTIONAL
TEST
AND
INSPECTION
(1) Engage the parking brake pedal and then re­
lease it. (2) Test it for smooth operation and vehicle-hold­
ing capability.
(3) Inspect the parking brake cables for kinks,
fraying and a binding condition. (4) With the parking brake released, the rear
wheels should rotate without restriction. Adjust the
parking brake cable tension, if necessary.
(5) Repair any parking brake malfunctions.
BRAKE OPERATIONAL TEST (1) Drive the vehicle and test for proper brake ac­
tion.

2 - 4 FRONT SUSPENSION AND AXLE
•

I
FRONT END
|
|*?£E;
LOOSE
OR WORN
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS

LOOSE
C

SHOCKS

MOUNTir
WAR

SHOCK
A )RWORN

JSORBER

nIG
HARD-

E
OR
BSORBER
EXCiSSIVE
PLAY

STEERING

LINKAGE
LOOSE
OR WORN
FRONT WHEEL
BEARINGS

LOOSE
C

STEERINC
SHAFT
C
)RWORN

7
COLUMN
OUPLING
DIFFICULT

STEERING
LOOSE
OR WORN
WHEEL BEARINGS
TIRE/V
OUT OF
f
VHEEL
JA
LANCE
LOW OR UNEVEN
TIRE
AIR
PRESSURE

LO(
WHEEL B
DSE

EARINGS
LOW OR UNEVEN
TIRE AIR
PRESSURE
1vsnciEi

I
1
PULLS
TO I

I
|
ONE SIDE
j
LOOSE,
WORN
OR

GLAZED
P/S PUMP BELT LOW OR UNEVEN
TIRE PRESSURE
WHILE BR
REFE

BRAKES
AKING—

R
TO

SERVICE

LOOSE
STEERING
GEAR-TO-FRAME
RAIL BOLTS
LOOSE
STEERING

GEAR-TO-FRAME
RAIL BOLTS UNEVEN TIRE TREAD
WEAR,
OR
EX­

CESSIVELY
WORN TIRE TREAD
BROKEN
OR WEAK

REAR
SPRING LOW
POWER STEERING
FLUID
LEVEL
BROKEN
OR WEAK

REAR
SPRING
WORN

UPPER
SUSPENSION ARM BUSHINGS WORN TIE-

ROD
END

BALL
STUDS WORN TIE-

ROD
END

BALL
STUDS
SHOCK
ABSORBER

NOT FUNCTIONING
CORRECTLY
LACK
OF ASSIST
FROM POWER

STEERING
PUMP
LOOSE
OR WORN

SUSPENSION
BUSHINGS

WORN LOWER

SUSPENSION
ARM
PIVOT
BUSHINGS INCORRECT

STEERING
GEAR ADJUSTMENT
LOOSE
OR WORN

SUSPENSION
ARM
BUSHINGS
INCORRECT

STEERING
GEAR ADJUSTMENT
BALL
STUDS

REQUIRE

LUBRICATION INCORRECT FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (EITHER CASTER OR CAMBER)

LOOSE
LOWER

SUSPENSION
ARM
LOOSE
OR WORN

UPPER
SUSPENSION ARM BALL STUDS
LOOSE
OR WORN

SUSPENSION
ARM
BUSHINGS
STEERING
GEAR
LUBRICANT LEVEL LOW
WORN ISOLATOR

PAD
BETWEEN COIL
SPRING
AND

FRAME
BRACKET INCORRECT FRONT-
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (PARTICULARLY
CASTER)
INCORRECT FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT INCORRECT

STEERING
GEAR ADJUSTMENT

STEERING
GEAR

MALFUNCTION
INCORRECT FRONT
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (PARTICULARLY
CASTER)

J9002-97
SUSPENSION AND STEERING
SYSTEM
DIAGNOSIS

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REAR SUSPENSION
AND
AXLE

• (4) Install the spring U-bolts and tighten the nuts
with the specified torque.
(5) Install the shock absorbers.
(6) Connect the parking brake cables.
(7) Connect the brake lines. Install the hubs and
brake drums. Adjust the wheel bearings (refer to Wheel Bearing Adjustment).
(8) Remove the block from the brake pedal. Bleed
and adjust the brakes.
(9) Connect the drive shaft to the pinion yoke with
the reference marks aligned. Tighten the U-joint clamp bolts to 21 N-m (16 ft. lbs./186 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install the rear wheels and tighten the lug
nuts with the specified torque (refer to Group 22,
Wheels And Tires). (11) Raise the rear of the vehicle, remove the sup­

ports,
level the vehicle and position the supports. (12) Remove the fill hole plug from the differential
housing cover. Fill the differential housing to the correct level with MOPAR Hypoid Gear Lubricant, or
an equivalent product. Add 4 ounces of MOPAR Hypoid Gear Lubri­
cant Additive for Trac-Lok equipped axles. (13) Install the fill hole plug. Remove the supports
and lower the vehicle. (14) Road test the vehicle to evaluate the results of
the repair.

DIFFERENTIAL
DISASSEMBLY
RE MO VA
L/DISA
SSEMBL Y
Remove the RWAL brake sensor
hold-down

bolt and pull the sensor from the differential
housing. The sensor must be removed to prevent damage when disassembling or assembling the differential components.
(1) Note the installation reference letters
stamped on the bearing caps and housing ma­
chined sealing surface (Fig. 7). (2) Remove the differential bearing caps.
Fig.
7 Bearing Cap
identification
(3) Position Spreader D-167 with the tool dowel
pins seated in the locating holes (Fig. 8). Install the holddown clamps and tighten the tool turnbuckle fin­
ger-tight.

SPECIAL TOOL DIAL

MODEL
44-W-129-A
INDICATOR

Fig.
8
Differential
Housing
Separation
(4) Install a pilot stud at the left side of the differ­
ential housing. Attach Dial Indicator to housing pilot
stud. Load the indicator plunger against the opposite
side of the housing (Fig. 8) and zero the indicator.

CAUTION:
Do not
spread
over the specified
dis­

tance. If the
housing
is over-separated, it
could
be distorted or
damaged.

(5) Separate the housing enough to remove the
case from the housing. Separate housing a maxi­
mum distance of 0.38 mm (0.015 in) with the spreader tool. Measure the distance with the dial
indicator (Fig. 8).
(6) Remove the dial indicator. (7) Pry the differential case loose from the hous­
ing. To prevent damage, pivot on housing with the
end of the pry bar against case.
(8) Remove the case from housing. If they are re­
usable, retain the differential bearing cups and bear­ ings together as matched sets.
(9) Clamp the differential case in a vise equipped
with soft jaws. Remove and discard the ring gear

bolts.
Tap the ring gear with a rawhide mallet and
remove (Fig. 9).
(10) Remove the pinion yoke nut and washer. Use
Remover C-452 and Wrench C-3281 to remove the
pinion yoke (Fig. 10).
(11) Use Remover C-748 to remove the pinion gear
seal (Fig. 4).
(12) Remove oil slinger, front bearing and shims
(Fig. 11). Record the thickness of the shims. This will
save time if they should become misplaced.
(13) The excitor ring can be removed with a soft-
faced hammer (Fig. 12). Discard after removal.

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BRAKES
i - 3 BRAKE DIAGNOSIS

INDEX

page

Brake
Warning Lights
3

Diagnosing
Brake Problems .................
4

Diagnosis
Procedures
3

Low
Vacuum
Switch—Diesel
Models
3
page

Master
Cylinder/Power Booster Test
5

Power
Booster
Check
Valve Test .............
6

Power
Booster
Vacuum
Test .................
6

Testing Diesel
Engine
Vacuum
Pump
Output
.... 6

DIAGNOSIS
PROCEDURES
Brake diagnosis involves determining
if the
prob­
lem
is
related
to a
mechanical, hydraulic
or
vacuum
operated component.
A
preliminary check, road test­
ing
and
component inspection
can all be
used
to de­

termine
a
problem cause. Road testing will either verify proper brake opera­
tion
or
confirm
the
existence
of a
problem. Compo­ nent inspection will,
in
most cases, identify
the
actual part causing
a
problem. The first diagnosis step
is the
preliminary check. This
involves inspecting fluid level, parking brake action,
wheel
and
tire condition, checking
for
obvious leaks
or

component damage
and
testing brake pedal response. A road test will confirm
the
existence
of a
problem.
Final diagnosis procedure involves road test analysis and
a
visual inspection
of
brake components.

BRAKE
WARNING LIGHTS
The
red
brake warning light
is
connected
to the

parking brake switch
and to the
pressure differential switch
in the
combination valve. The
red
light will illuminate when
the
parking
brakes
are
applied
or
when
a
fluid pressure drop
oc­
curs
in the
front
or
rear brake circuit.
The
light will
also illuminate
for
approximately
2-4
seconds
at en­

gine start
up.
This
is a
self test feature designed
to

check bulb
and
circuit operation each time
the en­

gine
is
started. The amber antilock light
is
connected
to the
anti-
lock rear brake hydraulic valve.
The
light will illu­
minate
if a
fault occurs within
the
antilock system.

LOW VACUUM SWITCH-DIESEL MODELS
On diesel models,
the red
brake warning light
is
also
used
to
alert
the
driver
of a low
brake booster vacuum
condition.
The
warning light
is in
circuit with
a
vacuum
warning switch mounted
on the
driver side fender
panel.
The
vacuum side
of the
switch
is
connected
to the

power brake booster.
The
electrical side
of the
switch
is
connected
to the
brake warning light. The
low
vacuum switch monitors booster vacuum
level whenever
the
engine
is
running.
If
booster vac­
uum falls below
8.5
inches vacuum
for a
minimum
of
10 seconds,
the
switch completes
the
circuit
to the

warning light causing
it to
illuminate.
The
warning light
is
designed
to
differentiate between
a low
vac­
uum condition
and a
hydraulic circuit fault.

PRELIMINARY
BRAKE CHECK
(1) Check condition
of
tires
and
wheels. Damaged
wheels
and
worn, damaged,
or
underinflated tires
can
cause pull, shudder, tramp,
and a
condition similar
to
grab.

(2)
If
complaint
was
based
on
noise when braking,
check suspension components. Jounce front
and
rear
of

vehicle
and
listen
for
noise that might
be
caused
by

loose, worn
or
damaged suspension
or
steering compo­

nents.

(3) Inspect brake fluid level
and
condition. Note
that
the
front disc brake reservoir fluid level will drop
in
proportion
to
normal lining wear. Also note
that brake fluid tends
to
darken over time. This
is normal
and
should
not be
mistaken
for
con­
tamination.
If the
fluid
is
still clear
and
free
of

foreign material,
it is OK.

(a)
If
fluid level
is
abnormally
low,
look
for
evi­
dence
of
leaks
at
calipers, wheel cylinders, brake-
lines
and
master cylinder.
(b)
If
fluid appears contaminated, drain
out a

sample.
If
fluid
is
separated into layers,
or
obvi­
ously contains
oil or a
substance other than brake
fluid,
the
system seals
and
cups will have
to be re­

placed
and the
hydraulic system flushed.
(4) Check parking brake operation. Verify free
movement
and
full release
of
cables
and
pedal. Also
note
if
vehicle
was
being operated with parking
brake partially applied.
(5) Check brake pedal operation. Verify that pedal
does
not
bind
and has
adequate free play.
If
pedal
lacks free play, check pedal
and
power booster
for be­

ing loose
or for
bind condition.
Do not
road test until
condition
is
corrected.
(6)
If
components checked appear
OK,
road test
the

vehicle.

ROAD
TESTING (1)
If
complaint involved
low
brake pedal, pump
the pedal
and
note
if the
pedal comes back
up to
nor­ mal height.
(2) Check brake pedal response with transmission
in Neutral
and
engine running. Pedal should remain
firm under steady foot pressure.

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BRAKES
i - 7
BRAKE
ADJUSTMENTS-BRAKE
BLEEDING

INDEX

page

Brake
Fluid and Level 7

Brake
System
Bleeding 8
Rear
Brake
Adjustment 7

BRAKE
FLUID
AND
LEWEL

RECOMMENDED
FLUID The only brake fluid recommended for AD models
is Mopar brake fluid, or an equivalent fluid meeting SAE
J1703
and DOT 3 standards.
Use new brake fluid only, to top off the master
cylinder or refill the system* Never use re­
claimed fluid, fluid not meeting the
SAE/DOT
standards, fluid marked 70R1, or fluid from a
container that has been left open for any length
of time. Using non recommended or unspecified
fluid can result in brake failure after hard pro­ longed braking.

BRAKE
FLUID
LEWEL Always clean the master cylinder cover before
checking fluid level. If not cleaned, dirt from the
cover could enter the fluid. Also check the cover seal
and replace it if torn or distorted.
Correct fluid level is to the bottom of the ring in­
dicators on models with a plastic reservoir and to
within 1/4 inch of the reservoir rim on all others. If necessary, add fluid to bring up to the proper level.
Note that on disc brake equipped vehicles, fluid level can be expected to fall as the brake pads wear.

BRAKE
FLUID
CONTAMINATION
Oil in the fluid will cause brake system rubber
seals to soften and swell. The seals may also become
porous and begin to deteriorate.
If fluid contamination is suspected, drain off a sam­
ple from the master cylinder. A suction gun or simi­ lar device can be used for this purpose.
Empty the drained fluid into a glass container.
Contaminants in the fluid will cause the fluid to sep­
arate into distinct layers. If contamination has oc­
curred, the system rubber seals, hoses and cups must
be replaced and the system thoroughly flushed with clean brake fluid.
Remember that brake fluid tends to darken
over time. Do not confuse this normal condition
with contamination.

REAR
BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
The rear drum brakes are equipped with a self ad­
justing mechanism. Under normal circumstances, the only time adjustment is required is when the brake-
page

Stop
Light Switch Adjustment 9

Wheel
Nut Tightening 9
shoes are replaced; removed for access to other parts; or when one or both drums are replaced.
Adjustment can be performed with a standard
brake gauge or with adjusting tool C-3784.

ADJUSTMENT
WITH
STANDARD
BRAKE
GAUGE
(1) Verify that left/right automatic adjuster lever
and cable are properly connected and that parking
brakes are fully released. Be sure there is slack in cables.
(2) Insert brake gauge in drum. Expand gauge un­
til gauge inner legs contact drum braking surface. Then lock gauge in position (Fig. 1).

Fig.
1 Adjusting Gauge To Brake
Drum

(3) Reverse gauge and install it on brakeshoes
(Fig. 2). Position gauge legs at shoe centers as
shown. If gauge does not fit (too loose/too tight), ad­
just shoes. (4) Pull the shoe adjuster star wheel away from
the automatic adjuster lever.
(5) Turn the adjuster star wheel (by hand) to ex­
pand or retract the brakeshoes. Continue adjustment until the gauge outside legs are a light drag-fit on
the shoes (Fig. 2).
(6) Repeat adjustment at the opposite brakeshoe
assembly. (7) Install the brake drums and wheels and lower
the vehicle.
(8) Make final adjustment. Drive vehicle and make
one forward stop followed by one reverse stop. Repeat
procedure 8-10 times to actuate adjuster mechanism and equalize adjustment. Bring vehicle to complete

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BRAKES
5 - 13
COMBINATION VALVE OPERATION

METERING (HOLD-OFF) VALVE The metering valve is used to balance brake action
between the front disc and rear drum brakes. The
valve meters (holds-off) full apply pressure to the front disc brakes until the rear brakeshoes are in full
contact with the drums.
The valve is designed to maintain front brake fluid
pressure at 3-30 psi until the hold-off limit of 117 psi is reached. At this point, the metering valve opens completely permitting full fluid apply pressure to the
front disc brakes.
PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH AND VALVE The pressure differential switch is connected to the
brake warning light. The switch is triggered by movement of the switch valve. The purpose of the switch is to monitor fluid pressure in the separate
front/rear brake hydraulic circuits.
A decrease or loss of fluid pressure in either hy­
draulic circuit will cause the switch valve to shuttle
forward or rearward in response to a pressure differ­ ential.
Movement of the switch valve will push the switch
plunger upward. This closes the switch internal con­ tacts completing the electrical circuit to the warning light. The switch valve will remain in an actuated
position until repair restores system pressures to nor­ mal levels.

COMBINATION VALVE TESTING
TESTING METERING VALVE Metering valve operation can be checked visually
and with the aid of a helper.
Observe the metering valve stem while a helper
applies and releases the brakes. If the valve is oper­
ating correctly, the stem will extend slightly when
the brakes are applied and retract when the brakes are released.
If the valve is faulty, replace the entire combina­
tion valve as an assembly.
TESTING PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SWITCH (1) Have helper sit in drivers seat to observe brake
warning light and to operate brake pedal.
(2) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(3) Connect bleed hose to left or right rear wheel
cylinder. Then immerse hose end in glass jar par­
tially filled with brake fluid.
(4) Have helper press and hold brake pedal all the
way down and observe warning light.
(a) If warning light illuminates, switch is operat­
ing correctly. (b) If light fails to illuminate, check circuit fuse,
bulb and wiring. Repair as necessary and repeat test steps (3) and (4). (5) If warning light still fails to illuminate, check
brakelight and park brake switches (and wiring) with test lamp. Repair or replace parts as necessary and test differential pressure switch operation again.
(6) If warning light still does not illuminate,
switch is faulty. Replace combination valve, bleed
brakes and verify proper switch and valve operation.

COMBINATION VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
VALVE REMOVAL (1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Mark or tag brake lines connected to valve for
assembly reference.
(3) Disconnect lines at valve (Fig. 8).
(4) Disconnect wires from differential pressure
switch.
(5) Remove bolts attaching valve to frame bracket
and remove valve.
VALVE INSTALLATION (1) Mount new valve on bracket and tighten valve
and bracket screws/nuts securely.
(2) Connect brakelines to valve. Tighten fittings to
16 N*m (145 in. lbs.)
(3) Connect wires to pressure differential switch
terminal. (4) Bleed brakes.
(5) Lower vehicle and verify proper brake opera­
tion.

BRAKE
LINES AND
HOSES

BRAKE LINE AND HOSE INSPECTION Flexible rubber hose is used at both front brakes
and at the rear axle junction block. Inspect the hoses
whenever the brake system is serviced, at every en­ gine oil change, or whenever the vehicle is in for ser­

vice.

Inspect the hoses for surface cracking, scuffing, or
worn spots. Replace any brake hose immediately if
the fabric casing of the hose is exposed by cracks or abrasion.
Also check brake hose installation. Faulty installa­
tion can result in kinked, twisted hoses, or contact with the wheels and tires or other chassis compo­
nents.
All of these conditions can lead to scuffing,
cracking and eventual failure.
The steel brake lines should be inspected periodi­
cally for evidence of corrosion, twists, kinks, leaks, or
other damage. Heavily corroded lines will eventually
rust through causing leaks. In any case, corroded or damaged brake lines should be replaced.

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BRAKES
5 - 23
VACUUM PUMP OPERATION

Vacuum pump output is transmitted to the power
brake booster through a supply hose. The hose is con­ nected to an outlet port on the pump housing and to
the check valve in the power brake booster.
Pump output ranges from a minimum of 8.5 to 25
inches vacuum. The pump rotor and vanes are rotated by the pump
drive gear. The drive gear is operated by the cam­
shaft gear. Booster vacuum level is monitored by a warning
switch (Fig. 2). The switch consists of a vacuum
chamber that measures vacuum level and a sensor in
circuit with the brake warning light. The vacuum chamber is connected to the booster
check valve by a vacuum supply hose. A wire har­
ness connects the switch sensor to the brake warning
light. If booster vacuum falls below 8.5 inches for 8-10 seconds or more, the switch sensor completes
the circuit to the warning light causing it to illumi­

nate.

VACUUM PUMP DIAGNOSIS
Vacuum pump diagnosis involves checking pump
output with a vacuum gauge. The low vacuum warn­
ing switch can also be checked with a vacuum gauge.
Refer to the diagnosis procedure in this section. A standard vacuum gauge can be used to check
pump output when necessary. Simply disconnect the
pump supply hose and connect a vacuum gauge to
the outlet port for testing purposes. Vacuum should
hold steady in a range of approximately 8.5 to 25 inches at various engine speeds.
DIAGNOSING LOW VACUUM OUTPUT CONDITION A low booster vacuum condition or a faulty low
vacuum warning switch will cause the brake warn­ ing light to illuminate. If the light does go on and in­
dicates the existence of a low vacuum condition,
check the vacuum pump, booster and warning switch
as follows:
(1) Check vacuum pump oil feed line. Verify that
line connections are secure and not leaking. If leak­ age is noted and pump is noisy, replace pump.
(2) Disconnect supply hose to booster. Connect vac­
uum gauge to this hose and run engine at various
throttle openings. Output should range from 8.5 to 25 inches vacuum. If vacuum is consistently below
8.5 inches, problem is with vacuum hoses or pump
component. If output is within specified limits, con­
tinue testing.
(3) Check booster operation as described in diagno­
sis section. Replace check valve, vacuum hoses, or
booster if necessary. However, if booster operation is correct but warning light is still on, continue testing. (4) Disconnect vacuum hose at warning switch.
Plug hose and connect hand vacuum pump to switch. (5) Start and run engine.
(6) Apply 8.5 to 9 inches of vacuum to warning
switch and observe warning light. If light goes out,
switch vacuum hose is either loose or leaking. If
light remains on, leave engine running and continue
testing.
(7) Apply 20-25 inches vacuum to switch and ob­
serve warning light operation. If light now goes out,
switch is at fault and should be replaced. If light re­
mains on, continue testing.
(8) Reconnect vacuum hoses and replace original
warning switch with known good switch. Run engine and observe warning light operation. If light is now
off, old switch is faulty. If light remains on, problem
is in wiring between switch and warning light.

VACUUM-STEERING PUMP
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Position drain pan under power steering pump.
(3) Disconnect vacuum and steering pump hoses
from respective pumps (Fig. 3).

Fig.
3
Vacuum
And Steering
Pump Hose
Connections

(4) Disconnect oil pressure sender wires at sender
(Fig. 4).
(5) Remove oil pressure sender (Fig. 4).
(6) Disconnect lubricating oil feed line from fitting
at underside of vacuum pump (Fig. 5).
(7) Remove lower bolt that attaches pump assem­
bly to engine block (Fig. 6).
(8) Remove bottom, inboard nut that attaches
adapter to steering pump (Fig. 6). This nut secures a
small bracket to engine block. Nut and bracket must
be removed before pump assembly can be removed from block.

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- 26
BRAKES

Fig. 13 Positioning Gasket On Pump Mounting
Flange
(2) Insert pump assembly upper attaching bolt in
mounting flange and gasket. Use sealer or grease to
hold bolt in place if necessary.
(3) Position pump assembly on engine and install
upper bolt (Fig. 14). Tighten upper bolt only enough
to hold assembly in place at this time. •
Fig. 14 Installing Pump Assembly On Engine (4) Working from under vehicle, install pump as­
sembly lower attaching bolt. Then tighten upper and
lower bolt to 77 N»m (57 ft. lbs.) torque. (5) Position bracket on steering pump inboard
stud. Then install remaining adapter attaching nut
on stud. Tighten nut to 24 N«m (18 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Connect oil feed line to vacuum pump connec­
tor. Tighten line fitting securely.
(7) Install oil pressure sender and connect sender

wires.
(8) Connect steering pump pressure and return
lines to pump. Tighten pressure line fitting to 30
N-m (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Connect vacuum hose to vacuum pump.
(10) Connect battery cables, if removed.
(11) Fill power steering pump reservoir.
(12) Purge air from steering pump lines. Start en­
gine and slowly turn steering wheel left and right to circulate fluid and purge air from system.
(13) Stop engine and top off power steering reser­
voir fluid level.
(14) Start engine and check brake and steering op­
eration. Verify that power brake booster is providing
vacuum assist and firm brake pedal is obtained.
Then verify that steering action is correct. Do this
before moving vehicle.
(4) Clean and lubricate pump shaft with engine

oil.
(5) Install spacers on steering pump studs (Fig.

12).
(6) Install O-ring on adapter (Fig. 11).
(7) Position adapter on pump studs.
(8) Install attaching nuts on outboard stud and on
the two upper pump studs. Do not install nut on
lower, inboard stud at this time. Tighten nuts to 24
N-m (18 ft. lbs.) torque. (9) Install coupling on pump shaft. Be sure cou­
pling is securely engaged in shaft drive tangs. (10) Install vacuum pump on adapter. Rotate drive
gear until tangs on pump shaft engage in coupling.
Verify that pump is seated before installing attach­
ing nuts. (11) Install and tighten vacuum pump attaching

nuts.

VACUUM-STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION

(1) Position new gasket on vacuum pump mount­
ing flange (Fig. 13). Use Mopar perfect seal, or sili­
cone adhesive/sealer to hold gasket in place.