NOTE: Power steering pumps have different pres-
sure rates and are not interchangeable with other
pumps.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING
PUMP - INITIAL OPERATION
WARNING: THE FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE
CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM MOVING COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: Use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid or
equivalent. Do not use automatic transmission fluid
and do not overfill.
Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level.
The dipstick should indicateCOLDwhen the fluid is
at normal ambient temperature.
(1) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level
and let the fluid settle for at least two minutes.
(2) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(3) Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left,
lightly contacting the wheel stops at least 20 times.
(4) Check the fluid level add if necessary.
(5) Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn
the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
(6) Stop the engine and check the fluid level and
refill as required.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for
an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
(7) If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky look-
ing, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and
repeat the procedure.
(8) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 3.7L
(1) Siphon out as much power steering fluid as
possible.
(2) Remove the radiator cross member (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the engine cooling fan (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the fan shroud
(5) Remove the serpentine drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(6) Remove the power steering high pressure hose
at the pump.
(7) Remove the return hose at the pump.
(8) Remove the three bolts securing the pump to
the bracket thru the holes in the pulley. (Fig. 3)
(9) Remove the pump from the vehicle.
REMOVAL - 2.4L
CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with the 2.4L, Do
not reuse the old power steering pump pulley it is
not intended for reuse. A new pulley must be
installed if removed.
(1) Siphon out as much power steering fluid as
possible.
(2) Remove the serpentine drive belt.
(3) Remove the power steering high pressure hose
at the pump using care not to remove the flow con-
trol valve.
(4) Remove the return hose at the pump.
Fig. 2 FLUID RESERVOIR - 2.4L
Fig. 3 POWER STEERING PUMP - 3.7L
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - RESERVOIR
3 - STEEL PULLEY
19 - 18 PUMPKJ
PUMP (Continued)
(5) Remove the two nuts securing the wire loom
behind the pump bracket.
(6) Remove the three bolts securing the pump to
the bracket thru the holes in the pulley. (Fig. 4)
(7) Remove the pump from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 3.7L
(1) Install the pump to the vehicle.(2) Install the three bolts securing the pump to the
engine. (Fig. 3) Tighten the bolts to 47 N´m (35
ft.lbs.).
(3) Install the power steering hoses.
(4) Install the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(5) Install the fan shroud
(6) Install the engine cooling fan (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLA-
TION).
(7) Install the radiator crossmember (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
INSTALLATION).
(8) Refill the power steering fluid and check for
leaks (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
INSTALLATION - 2.4L
(1) Install the pump to the vehicle.
(2) Install the three bolts securing the pump to the
engine. (Fig. 4) Tighten the bolts to 47 N´m (35
ft.lbs.).
(3) Install the two nuts securing the wire loom to
the pump bracket.
(4) Install the power steering pressure and supply
hoses.
(5) Install the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(6) Refill the power steering fluid and check for
leaks (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Power Steering Pump
Bracket to Pump28 21 Ð
Power Steering Pump
Bracket to Engine47 35 Ð
Power Steering Pump
Flow Control Valve75 55 Ð
Power Steering Pump
Pressure Line28 21 Ð
Power Steering Pump
Pressure Line Bracket12 9 105
Fig. 4 POWER STEERING PUMP - 2.4L
1 - MOUNTING BOLTS
2 - PULLEY
KJPUMP 19 - 19
PUMP (Continued)
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING PUMP
FLUID COOLER
DESCRIPTION
The power steering fluid cooler is located at the
front of the vehicle. It is mounted to the radiator
lower support just forward of the air-conditioning
condenser and just rearward of the front fascia. The
cooler is positioned so it is in the air flow through the
front fascia of the vehicle (Fig. 5)
OPERATION
The purpose of the power steering fluid cooler is to
keep the temperature of the power steering system
fluid from rising to a level that would affect the per-
formance of the power steering system.
The cooler used on this vehicle is referred to as a
fluid-to-air type cooler. This means that the air flow
across the fin/tubes of the cooler is used to extract
the heat from the cooler which it has absorbed from
the power steering fluid flowing through it. The
cooler is placed in series with the power steering
fluid return line, between the steering gear and the
power steering fluid reservoir. This lowers the tem-
perature of the power steering fluid prior to it enter-
ing the power steering fluid reservoir where it is
resupplied to the power steering pump.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the return line at the gear.
(2) Remove the return line at the reservoir.
(3) Remove the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the two cooler mounting bolts. (Fig. 5)
(5) Remove the cooler from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the cooler to the vehicle.
(2) Install the two cooler mounting bolts. (Fig. 5).
(3) Install the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(4) Install the return line at the reservoir.
(5) Install the return line at the gear.
(6) Refill the power steering fluid and check for
leaks (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
Analyzer Set, Power Steering Flow/Pressure 6815
Adapters, Power Steering Flow/Pressure Tester
6893
Puller C-4333
Installer, Power Steering Pulley C-4063B
Fig. 5 FLUID COOLER
1 - FLUID COOLER
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
19 - 20 PUMPKJ
PUMP (Continued)
HOSES
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - PRESSURE HOSE
(1) Siphon the power steering fluid from the reser-
voir.
(2) Remove the radiator crossmember (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the fan shroud.
(5) Remove the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOV-
AL).
(6) Remove the pressure hose at the pump.
(7) Disconnect the pressure switch electrical con-
nector from the pressure hose.
(8) Remove the pressure hose from the gear.
(9) Remove the pressure hose mounting bracket
bolts from behind the headlamp assembly. (Fig. 6)
(10) Remove the pressure hose from the vehicle
and transfer power steering pressure switch if neces-
sary.
REMOVAL - RETURN HOSE (GEAR TO THE
COOLER)
(1) Siphon the power steering fluid from the reser-
voir.
(2) Remove the radiator crossmember (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).(4) Remove the fan shroud.
(5) Remove the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - REMOV-
AL).
(6) Remove the return hose from the gear.
(7) Remove the return hose at the cooler.
(8) Remove the return hose mounting bracket bolts
from the front cradle. (Fig. 7)
(9) Remove the return hose from the vehicle.
REMOVAL - RETURN HOSE (RESERVOIR TO
THE COOLER)
(1) Siphon the power steering fluid from the reser-
voir.
(2) Remove the return hose from the pump reser-
voir.
(3) Remove the return hose at the cooler.
(4) Remove the return hose from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - PRESSURE HOSE
(1) Install the pressure hose to the vehicle. (Fig. 8)
(2) Install the pressure hose mounting bracket
bolts behind the headlamp assembly. Tighten to to 12
N´m (9 ft.lbs.).
(3) Install the pressure hose to the gear. Tighten
the hose to28 N´m (21 ft.lbs.).
(4) Install the pressure switch electrical connector.
(5) Install the pressure hose at the pump. Tighten
the hose to28 N´m (21 ft.lbs.).
Fig. 6 MOUNTING BRACKET
1 - HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE
2 - MOUNTING BRACKET
Fig. 7 RETURN HOSE TO COOLER
1 - MOUNTING BRACKETS
2 - FLUID COOLER
3 - PRESSURE SWITCH
4 - RETURN HOSE
KJPUMP 19 - 21
(6) Install the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(7) Install the fan shroud.
(8) Install the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(9) Install the radiator crossmember (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Refill the power steering fluid (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
INSTALLATION - RETURN HOSE (GEAR TO THE
COOLER)
(1) Install the return hose to the vehicle. (Fig. 7)
(2) Install the return hose mounting bracket bolts
to the front cradle.
(3) Install the return hose at the cooler.
(4) Install the return hose at the gear 28 N´m (21
ft.lbs.).
(5) Install the serpentine belt (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS - INSTAL-
LATION).
(6) Install the fan shroud.
(7) Install the fan (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(8) Install the radiator crossmember (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
INSTALLATION).
(9) Refill the power steering fluid (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
INSTALLATION - RETURN HOSE (RESERVOIR
TO THE COOLER)
(1) Install the return hose to the vehicle.
(2) Install the return hose to the pump reservoir.
(3) Install the return hose at the cooler.
(4) Refill the power steering fluid (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
POWER STEERING PRESSURE
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
A pressure sensing switch is used in the power
steering system. It is mounted on the high-pressure
steering hose. This switch will be used with both
2.4L and 3.7L engines.
OPERATION
The switch is used on both the 2.4L 4±cylinder and
3.7L V-6 engines.
The power steering pressure switch provides an
input to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This
input is provided during periods of high steering
pump load and low engine rpm; such as during park-
ing maneuvers. The PCM increases the idle speed
through the Idle Air Control (IAC) motor. This is
done to prevent the engine from stalling under the
increased load.
When steering pump pressure exceeds 3275 kPa
690 kPa (475 psi 100 psi), the Normally Closed
(NC) switch will open and the PCM will increase the
engine idle speed. This will prevent the engine from
stalling.
When pump pressure drops to approximately 1379
kPa (200 psi), the switch circuit will re-close and
engine idle speed will return to its previous setting.
REMOVAL
The power steering pressure switch is installed in
the power steering high-pressure hose (Fig. 9).
(1) Remove the high pressure power steering
hose(Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/HOSES -
REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from power
steering pressure switch.
(3) Place a small container or shop towel beneath
switch to collect any excess fluid.
(4) Remove switch. Use back-up wrench on power
steering line to prevent line bending.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install power steering switch into power steer-
ing line. (Fig. 9)
(2) Tighten to 9.6 N´m (85 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 8 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY
1 - HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE
2 - MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - POWER STEERING PRESURE SWITCH
19 - 22 PUMPKJ
HOSES (Continued)
(3) Install the high pressure power steering hose
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/HOSES - INSTAL-
LATION).
(4) Connect electrical connector to switch.
(5) Check power steering fluid and add as neces-
sary (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(6) Start engine and again check power steering
fluid. Add fluid if necessary.
PULLEY
REMOVAL
CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with the 2.4L, Do
not reuse the old power steering pump pulley it is
not intended for reuse. A new pulley must be
installed if removed.
(1) Remove pump assembly. (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/PUMP - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove pulley from pump with Puller C-4333
or equivalent puller (Fig. 10).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The pulley is marked front for installation.
(1) Replace pulley if bent, cracked, or loose.
(2) Install pulley on pump with Installer C-4063-B
or equivalent installer (Fig. 11). The pulley must be
flush with the end of the shaft. Ensure the tool and
pulley are aligned with the pump shaft.
(3) Install pump assembly. (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/PUMP - INSTALLATION)(4) With Serpentine Belt, run engine until warm (5
min.) and note any belt chirp. If chirp exists, move
pulley outward approximately 0.5 mm (0.020 in.). If
noise increases, press on 1.0 mm (0.040 in.).Be
careful that pulley does not contact mounting
bolts.
Fig. 9 POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
1 - HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE
2 - O-RING
3 - POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH
Fig. 10 Pulley Removal
1 - POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE PULLEY
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4333
Fig. 11 Pulley Installation
1 - POWER STEERING PUMP DRIVE PULLEY
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4063±B
KJPUMP 19 - 23
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH (Continued)
RESERVOIR
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 3.7L
(1) Remove the power steering pump. (Refer to 19
- STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL).
(2) Secure the pump in a holding fixture.
(3) Remove the retaining clips by prying the lock
tab upwards and tap the retaining clips off the pump
body. (Fig. 12)
(4) Remove the reservoir from the pump body.
REMOVAL - 2.4L
(1) Siphon out as much power steering fluid as
possible.
(2) Remove the power steering hoses.(3) Remove the bolt securing the reservoir to the
mounting bracket. (Fig. 13)
(4) Remove the reservoir.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 3.7L
(1) Install the reservoir to the pump body.
(2) Install the retaining clips to the pump and res-
ervoir.
(3) Install the pump to the engine. (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION).
(4) Refill the power steering fluid and check for
leaks (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
INSTALLATION - 2.4L
(1) Install the reservoir to the mounting bracket.
(2) Install and tighten the bolt to
(3) Install the hoses.
(4) Refill the power steering fluid and check for
leaks (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD
PROCEDURE). (Fig. 13)
Fig. 12 FLUID RESERVOIR
1 - FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - RETAINING CLIP
3 - PULLEY
4 - PUMP BODY
Fig. 13 FLUID RESERVOIR - 2.4L
19 - 24 PUMPKJ
(M)Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated during engine operation if this DTC was recorded
(depending if required by CARB and/or EPA). MIL is displayed as an engine icon on instrument panel.
(G)Generator lamp illuminated
Generic Scan
Tool P-CodeDRB Scan Tool Display Brief Description of DTC
P0545 A/C Clutch Relay Circuit Problem detected in air conditioning clutch relay control
circuit.
P0551 Power Steering Switch Failure Incorrect input state detected for the power steering
switch circuit. PL: High pressure seen at high speed.
P0562 Charging System Voltage Too Low Supply voltage sensed at ECM too low.
P0563 Charging System Voltage Too High Supply voltage sensed at ECM too high.
P0572 Brake Switch Input #1 Signal
Missing
P0573 Brake Switch Input #2 Signal
Missing
P0575 Cruise Control Switch Voltage Low
P0576 Cruise Control Switch Voltage High
P0577 Cruise Control Switch Voltage High
P0600 PCM Failure SPI Communications No communication detected between co-processors in the
control module.
P0601 (M) Internal Controller Failure Internal control module fault condition (check sum)
detected.
P0602 (M) ECM Fueling Calibration Error ECM Internal fault condition detected.
P0604 RAM Check Failure Transmission control module RAM self test fault detected.
-Aisin transmission
P0605 ROM Check Falure Transmission control module ROM self test fault detected
-Aisin transmission
P0606 (M) ECM Failure ECM Internal fault condition detected.
P0615 Starter Relay Control Circuit An open or shorted condition detected in the starter relay
control circuit.
P0622 (G) Generator Field Not Switching
ProperlyAn open or shorted condition detected in the generator
field control circuit.
P0645 A/C Clutch Relay Circuit An open or shorted condition detected in the A/C clutch
relay control circuit.
P0700 EATX Controller DTC Present This SBEC III or JTEC DTC indicates that the EATX or
Aisin controller has an active fault and has illuminated the
MIL via a CCD (EATX) or SCI (Aisin) message. The
specific fault must be acquired from the EATX via CCD or
from the Aisin via ISO-9141.
P0703 Brake Switch Stuck Pressed or
ReleasedIncorrect input state detected in the brake switch circuit.
(Changed from P1595)
P0703 Brake Switch Sense Circuit
P0711 (M) Trans Temp Sensor, No Temp Rise
After StartRelationship between the transmission temperature and
overdrive operation and/or TCC operation indicates a
failure of the Transmission Temperature Sensor. OBD II
Rationality. Was MIL code 37.
P0712 Trans Temp Sensor Voltage Too Low Transmission fluid temperature sensor input below
acceptable voltage. Was MIL code 37.
KJEMISSIONS CONTROL 25 - 9
EMISSIONS CONTROL (Continued)