2006 DODGE RAM SRT-10 steering

2. Unthread power steering pressure hose quick-con-
nect (6) from hydraulic fan (1). Drain excess power
steering fluid from line.
3. Unthread power steering pressure hose tube nut
from power steering gear port. Drain excess power
steering fluid from line.
4. Remove power steering pressure hose.
RETURN HOSE - FAN TO PUMP
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).
CAUTION: Cap all open ends of power steering hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports
when disconnected. This will prevent the entry of foreign material into the components during servicing.
1. Siphon power steering fluid from fluid reservoir.
2. Remove clamp, then return hose at reservoir (9).
3. Remove clamp, then return hose at fan (9).
4. Remove hose.
RETURN HOSE - GEAR TO COOLER
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).

CAUTION: Cap all open ends of power steering hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering gear ports
when disconnected. This will prevent the entry of foreign material into the components during servicing.
1. Siphon power steering fluid from fluid reservoir.
2. Unthread power steering return hose tube nut from
power steering gear port. Pull tube out of gear port
and drain excess power steering fluid from line.
3. Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTE-
NANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4. Remove front splash shield
5. Disconnect the quick connect fittings (1) on the
cooler hose going to the cooler using special tool
8875.

RETURN HOSE - COOLER TO PUMP
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer
to 19 - STEERING - WARNING).
CAUTION: Cap all open ends of power steering
hoses, power steering pump fittings and steering
gear ports when disconnected. This will prevent
the entry of foreign material into the components
during servicing.
1. Siphon power steering fluid from fluid reservoir.
2. Remove clamp, then return hose at reservoir.
3. Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTE-
NANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
4. Remove front air deflector.
5. Disconnect the quick connect fitiing (6) at the
return hose from the metal line at the cooler using
special tool 8875.
INSTALLATION
PRESSURE HOSE - PUMP TO FAN
NOTE: Before installing power steering hose, replace used O-rings as necessary. Clean hose ends and open
ports with a lint-free cloth. Lubricate O-rings with clean power steeringfluid.
1. If pressure hose is separate from quick-connect fittings:
a. Thread quick-connect fitting (8) into cooling fan port. Tighten fittingto28Nꞏm(21ft.lbs.)torque.
b. Slide fan end of pressure hose tube into quick-connect fitting until it locks into place.
2. If pressure hose has quick-connect fittings installed on ends, thread fan end quick-connect fitting into fan port.
Tighten hose fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
3. Install power steering pressure hose into routing clip (7) on cooling module (5).

4. If pressure hose is separate from quick-connect fittings:
a. Thread quick-connect fitting into power steering pump pressure fitting (10). Tighten hose fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21
ft. lbs.) torque.
b. Slide pump end of pressure hose tube into quick-connect fitting until itlocks into place.
5. If pressure hose has quick-connect fittings installed on ends, thread pump end quick-connect fitting into power
steering pump pressure fitting. Tighten fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
7. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
8. Check for leaks at all hose connections.
PRESSURE HOSE - FAN TO GEAR
NOTE: Before installing power steering hose,
replace used O-rings as necessary. Clean hose
ends and open ports with a lint-free cloth. Lubri-
cate O-rings with clean power steering fluid.
1. Thread power steering pressure hose tube nut on
end of hose into power steering gear port. Tighten
tube nut to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. If fan end of pressure hose is separate from quick-
connect fitting:
a. Thread quick-connect fitting (6) into cooling fan
port (1). Tighten fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.)
torque.
b. Slide fan end of pressure hose tube into quick-
connect fitting until it locks into place.
3. If fan end of pressure hose has quick-connect fit-
ting installed, thread fan end quick-connect fitting
into fan port. Tighten fitting to 28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.)
torque.
4. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
5. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
6. Check for leaks at all hose connections.

RETURN HOSE - FAN TO PUMP
NOTE: Before installing power steering hose, clean open power steering hose ends and fittings with a lint-
free towel.
1. Slide hose clamps onto ends of return hose far enough to clear molded fitting on pump reservoir and fan fitting
once hose is installed.
2. Slidefanendofreturnhose(9)ontofanfluidfitting.Expandhoseclampandslideitintopositiononhosepast
bead formed into fitting.
3. Install power steering pressure hose into routing clip (7) on cooling module (5).
4. Slide pump end of return hose (9) onto molded fitting on pump reservoir (3). Expand hose clamp and slide it into
position on hose past bead formed into reservoir fitting.
5. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
6. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
7. Check for leaks at all hose connections.

RETURN HOSE - GEAR TO COOLER
NOTE: Before installing power steering hose,
replace used O-rings as necessary. Clean hose
ends, fittings and open ports with a lint-free cloth.
Lubricate O-rings with clean power steering fluid.
1. Install return hose into engine compartment using
reverse of how it was removed.
2. Install hose at fluid cooler to the quick connect (1).
3. Install front air deflector.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Thread return hose tube nut on gear end of hose
into power steering gear port. Tighten tube nut to
28 Nꞏm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
6. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
7. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
8. Check for leaks at all hose connections.
RETURN HOSE - COOLER TO PUMP
NOTE: Before installing power steering hose,
replace used O-rings as necessary. Clean hose
ends, fittings and open ports with a lint-free cloth.
Lubricate O-rings with clean power steering fluid.
1. Install hose into engine compartment using reverse
of how it was removed.
2. Reconnect the quick connect fitting (6) of the hose
at fluid cooler (5).
3. Install front air deflector.
4. Lower vehicle.
5. Slide pump end of return hose onto molded fitting
of pump reservoir. Expand hose clamp and slide it
into position on hose past bead formed into reser-
voir fitting.
6. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
7. Perform Power Steering Pump Initial Operation procedure. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE).
8. Check for leaks at all hose connections.

RESERVOIR
REMOVAL
1. Remove power steering pump from vehicle. (Refer
to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL)
2. Clean exterior of pump.
3. Clamp pump body in a soft jaw vice.
NOTE: Use new retaining clips for installation.
4. Pry up tab and slide each retaining clip (2) off
pump (1). Discard clips (2).
5. Remove fluid reservoir (1) from pump housing.
Remove and discard O-ring seal.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate new O-ring Seal with clean ATF+4 fluid or
equivalent.
2. Install O-ring seal in housing.
3. Install reservoir (1) onto housing.
4. Slide and tap in NEW reservoir retainer clips (2)
making sure each tab locks into place on housing.
5. Install power steering pump on vehicle. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - INSTALLATION)
6. Fill power steering pump reservoir to correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 -STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)

PULLEY
REMOVAL
1. Remove the power steering pump assembly (1),
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the pulley (2) from the pump using (OTC
7185) power steering pulley removal tool or equiv-
alent (3).
INSTALLATION
1. Replace pulley (1) if bent, cracked, or loose.
2. Install pulley (1) on pump with Installer C-4063-B
(2) flush with the end of the shaft. Ensure the tool
and pulley remain aligned with the pump shaft.
3. Install pump assembly.
4. With Serpentine Belts; 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.