belt DODGE NEON 1999 Service Repair Manual

bolt requires removal to allow the coolant tube
to be moved out of the way for access to the
power steering pump mounting bolt. The cool-
ant tube does not need to be removed or the
cooling system drained.
(7) Remove the 2 power steering pump to cast
bracket mounting and adjustment bolts (Fig. 24).
NOTE: The power steering pump front mounting
bracket is slotted at the bolt attaching it to the front
engine mount (Fig. 25). This bolt only needs to be
loosened to remove mounting bracket from engine.
(8) Loosen bolt (Fig. 25) attaching the power steer-
ing pump front mounting to the front engine mount
only far enough to slide the bracket out from under
the bolt.
(9) Remove power steering pump drive belt from
power steering pump pulley.
(10) Remove power steering pump and front
mounting bracket as an assembly from the engine
(Fig. 26).(11) Transfer required parts from removed power
steering pump to replacement power steering pump.
INSTALL
(1) Install power steering pump and mounting
bracket as an assembly (Fig. 26) back on the engine
using reverse of removal procedure.
(2) Slide front power steering pump bracket
between bracket mounting bolt and front engine
mount (Fig. 25).Be sure washer on bolt is
between the head of the bolt and bracket and
does not get trapped between bracket and
engine mount.
(3) Install the 2 power steering pump to cast
mounting bracket attaching bolts (Fig. 24).Do not
tighten bolts at this time.
(4) Install power steering pump drive belt on
power steering pump pulley.
(5) Install a 1/2 in. breaker bar in the square hole
in the front power steering pump mounting bracket
(Fig. 27). Then rotate pump in to obtain the correct
Fig. 23 Coolant Tube To Intake Manifold Attachment
Fig. 24 Power Steering Pump Mounting Bolts (Rear)
Fig. 25 Power Steering Pump Front Mounting
Bracket Bolt
Fig. 26 Power Steering Pump And Bracket
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drive belt tension. See Accessory Drive Belts in
Group 7 Cooling System of this service manual for
the correct drive belt tension specification. When cor-
rect drive belt tension is obtained torque the 2 bolts
at the power steering pump cast mounting bracket
(Fig. 24) to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.). Then torque the front
power steering pump mounting bracket bolt (Fig. 25)
to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install power steering supply hose on power
steering pump suction fitting (Fig. 22). Install hose
clamp on hose, being sure hose clamp is installed on
hose past upset bead on power steering pump tube.
(7) Using a lint free towel, wipe clean all open
power steering hose ends, and power steering pump
fittings.
(8) Install a new O-ring on the end of the power
steering pressure hose banjo fitting (Fig. 28).(9) Install a new O-ring (Fig. 29) on power steering
fluid pressure hose banjo fitting bolt.
(10) Lubricate both O-rings using fresh clean
power steering fluid.
(11) Install banjo bolt into the power steering pres-
sure hose banjo fitting.
(12) Attach power steering pressure hose on outlet
fitting of the power steering pump (Fig. 21).
(13) Position locating pin on power steering pres-
sure hose banjo fitting so it is against power steering
pump mounting bracket (Fig. 21). While holding
locating pin against power steering pump bracket,
torque pump end Banjo bolt to 34 N´m (25 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid
in power steering system. Only use MoparT, Power
Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
(14) Fill power steering reservoir to correct fluid
level.
(15) Connect negative cable back on negative post
of battery.
(16) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(17) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above pro-
cedure until the fluid level remains constant after
running the engine.
(18) Raise front wheels of vehicle off the ground.
(19) Start engine, then slowly turn steering wheel
right and left several times until lightly contacting
the wheel stops. Then turn the engine off.
(20) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(21) Lower the vehicle. Start engine again and
turn the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
(22) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and
refill as required.
Fig. 27 Setting Power Steering Pump Drive Belt
Tension
Fig. 28 O-Ring Installed On Power Steering Hose
Banjo Fitting
Fig. 29 O-Ring Installed On Banjo Fitting Bolt
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STEERING GEAR
INDEX
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING GEAR........................ 26
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
TEST PROCEDURE.................... 27
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
MANUAL AND POWER STEERING GEAR..... 28DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OUTER TIE ROD........................ 32
SPECIFICATIONS
STEERING GEAR FASTENER
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.............. 34
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING GEAR................. 34
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
STEERING GEAR
The power steering system consists of these four
major components. Power Steering Gear (Fig. 1),
Power Steering Pump, Pressure Hose, and Return
Line. Turning of the steering wheel is converted into
linear travel through the meshing of the helical pin-
ion teeth with the rack teeth. Power assist steering is
provided by an open center, rotary type control valve
which directs oil from the pump to either side of the
integral rack piston.Road feel is controlled by the diameter of a torsion
bar which initially steers the vehicle. This movement
directs oil behind the integral rack piston, which, in
turn, builds up hydraulic pressure and assists in the
turning effort.
The drive tangs on the pinion of the power steering
pump mate loosely with a stub shaft. This is to per-
mit manual steering control to be maintained if the
drive belt on the power steering pump should break.
Fig. 1 Power Steering Gear Assembly
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However, under these conditions, steering effort will
be increased.
NOTE: The power steering gear (Fig. 1) should NOT
be serviced or adjusted. If a malfunction or oil leak
occurs with the steering gear, the complete steering
gear needs to be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
POWER STEERING SYSTEM TEST PROCEDURE
The following procedure can be used to test the
operation of the power steering system on the vehi-
cle. This test will provide the flow rate of the power
steering pump along with the maximum relief pres-
sure. This test is to be performed any time a power
steering system problem is present to determine if
the power steering pump or power steering gear is
not functioning properly. The following pressure and
flow test is performed using Pressure/Flow Tester,
Special Tool 6815 (Fig. 2).
POWER STEERING PUMP FLOW AND
PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE
(1) Check power steering pump drive belt tension
and adjust as necessary.
(2) Disconnect power steering fluid pressure hose,
at power steering pump. Use a container for dripping
fluid.
(3) Connect Pressure Gauge, Special Tool from kit
6815 (Fig. 3) to both hoses using adapter fittings.
Connect spare pressure hose, to power steering pump
pressure hose banjo fitting.
(4) Completely open valve on Special Tool 6815
(Fig. 3).
(5) Start engine and let idle long enough to circu-
late power steering fluid through flow/pressure test
and get air out of fluid. Then shut off engine.(6) Check power steering fluid level, and add fluid
as necessary. Start engine again and let idle.
(7) Pressure gauge should read below 862 kPa
(125 psi), if above, inspect the hoses for restrictions
and repair as necessary. The initial pressure reading
should be in the range of 345-552 kPa (50-80 psi).
The flow meter should read between 1.3 and 1.4
GPM
CAUTION: The following test procedure involves
testing power steering pump maximum pressure
output and flow control valve operation. Do not
leave valve closed for more than 5 seconds as the
pump could be damaged.
(8) Close valve fully three times and record high-
est pressure indicated each time.All three read-
ings must be above specifications and within
345 kPa (50 psi) of each other.
NOTE: Power steering pump maximum relief pres-
sure is 8240 to 8920 kPa (1195 to 1293 psi.).
²If power steering pump pressures above specifi-
cations but not within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other,
then replace power steering pump.
²If pressures within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each
other but below specifications, then replace power
steering pump.
CAUTION: Do not force the pump to operate
against the stops for more than 5 seconds at a time
because, pump damage will result.
(9) Open test valve. Turn steering wheel to the
extreme left and right positions until against the
stops, recording the highest indicated pressure at
each position. Compare pressure gauge readings to
power steering pump specifications. If highest output
Fig. 3 Power Steering Pump Flow/Pressure Tester
Connected To Power Steering Pump
Fig. 2 Power Steering Pump Flow/Pressure Tester
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)

BODY COMPONENTS
INDEX
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS.......................... 3
WIND NOISE............................ 4
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEAT STAKING.......................... 4
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WINDOW REGULATORÐ4 DOOR........... 36
A-PILLAR TRIM.......................... 4
B-PILLAR APPLIQUEÐ2 DOOR.............. 5
B-PILLAR APPLIQUEÐ4 DOOR.............. 5
B-PILLAR TRIMÐ4 DOOR.................. 6
B-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL......... 6
BODY VENT............................. 6
CARPET............................... 7
CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT BACK............. 8
CHILD SEAT MODULE..................... 8
COWL COVER........................... 7
DOOR HINGE........................... 9
DOOR LOCK CYLINDER.................. 10
DOOR OPENING TRIM WELT.............. 10
DOOR SILL TRIM........................ 10
DOOR................................. 9
FLOOR CONSOLE LATCH................. 11
FLOOR CONSOLE....................... 11
FRONT DOOR CHECK STOP............... 11
FRONT DOOR GLASSÐ2 DOOR............ 12
FRONT DOOR GLASSÐ4 DOOR............ 13
FRONT DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . . 13
FRONT DOOR LATCH STRIKER............ 14
FRONT DOOR LATCH.................... 13
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . 14
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE........... 14
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL................ 14
FRONT DOOR WATER SHIELD............. 16
FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP............ 16
FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT............ 17
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE............... 18
FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR........... 18
FRONT SEAT........................... 17
FRONT SHOULDER BELT ADJUSTER........ 18
FRONT VERTICAL GUIDE BAR............. 18
GRILLE............................... 19
HEADLINING........................... 19
HOOD HINGE.......................... 20
HOOD LATCH.......................... 21
HOOD RELEASE CABLE.................. 21
HOOD................................ 20
LOCK BUTTON BELL-CRANK.............. 21
LOWER QUARTER TRIMÐ4 DOOR.......... 22PARCEL SHELF TRIM.................... 22
QUARTER TRIM PANELÐ2 DOOR........... 22
REAR DOOR GLASS..................... 23
REAR DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . . . 23
REAR DOOR INTERLOCK LATCH STRIKER . . . 24
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER............. 24
REAR DOOR LATCH..................... 24
REAR DOOR LOCK BELL CRANK........... 24
REAR DOOR OUTER BELT WEATHERSTRIP . . 25
REAR DOOR TRIM....................... 25
REAR DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR........ 25
REAR SEAT BACK....................... 26
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE................ 26
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTOR............ 26
REAR SEAT CUSHION.................... 26
REAR SPOILER......................... 27
REAR VERTICAL GUIDE BAR.............. 27
ROOF APERTURE (RAP) MOLDING.......... 28
ROOF RACK CROSS RAILS............... 28
ROOF RACK........................... 28
ROOF RAIL WEATHER-STRIP FOUR DOOR . . . 29
ROOF RAIL WEATHER-STRIP ± TWO DOOR . . . 29
SIDE COWL TRIM....................... 30
SIDE VIEW MIRROR STANCHION........... 31
SIDE VIEW MIRROR TRIM COVER.......... 31
SIDE VIEW MIRROR..................... 30
SUN VISOR SUPPORT................... 31
SUN VISOR............................ 31
TRUNK CARPET........................ 31
TRUNK LATCH STRIKER.................. 32
TRUNK LATCH.......................... 32
TRUNK LID LIFT SPRINGS................ 33
TRUNK LID............................ 32
TRUNK LOCK CYLINDER................. 33
TRUNK TRIM PANEL..................... 34
TRUNK WEATHERSTRIP.................. 34
UPPER QUARTER TRIMÐ4 DOOR.......... 34
WINDOW INNERBELT STABILIZER.......... 34
WINDOW REGULATORÐ2 DOOR........... 35
ADJUSTMENTS
FRONT DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT........ 37
FRONT DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT........ 38
REAR DOOR GLASS ADJUSTMENT......... 38
REAR DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT.......... 39
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS....... 39
SPECIAL TOOLS
BODY................................. 40
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B-PILLAR TRIMÐ4 DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolt holding lower seat belt anchor to
floor pan kick-up.
(2) Remove shoulder belt height control knob.
(3) Remove bolt holding turning loop to belt
adjuster (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove access cover from B-pillar trim.
(5) Disengage clips holding trim to B-pillar.
(6) Feed seat belt turning loop and seat belt
through trim panel.
(7) Separate B-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position B±pillar trim panel near B±pillar.
(2) Feed seat belt turning loop and seat belt
through trim panel.
(3) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in B±pillar.
(4) Push clips on trim panel into slots in B±pillar.
(5) Install access cover to B-pillar trim.
(6) Install bolt holding turning loop to belt
adjuster.
(7) Install shoulder belt height control knob.
(8) Install bolt holding lower seat belt anchor to
floor pan kick-up.
B-PILLAR WEATHERSTRIP CHANNEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove B-pillar applique.
(2) Remove push-in fasteners holding weatherstrip
to B-pillar.(3) Pull weatherstrip from B-pillar channels.
(4) Remove screws holding channels to B-pillar
(Fig. 5).
(5) Separate channels from B-pillar.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
BODY VENT
REMOVAL
(1) Hoist rear end of vehicle and support on safety
stands.
(2) From behind rear bumper fascia below quarter
panel, disengage clips holding body vent to trunk
well.
(3) Separate body vent from vehicle (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 4 B-pillar Trim
Fig. 5 B-pillar Weatherstrip Channel
Fig. 6 Body Vent
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CARPET
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front seats.
(2) Remove rear seat cushion.
(3) Remove bolts holding front seat belt lower
anchors to floor (Fig. 7).
(4) Remove door sill trim covers.
(5) Remove cowl trim covers.
(6) Remove center floor console.
(7) Remove trunk release assist handle.
(8) Remove lower fasteners from B±pillar trim
panel.
(9) Pull carpet from behind trim panel.
(10) Fold carpet in half toward rear seat.
(11) Remove carpet through rear door opening.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install carpet through rear door opening.
(2) Unfold carpet.
(3) Tuck carpet behind trim panel.
(4) Install lower fasteners holding B±pillar trim
panel.
(5) Install trunk release assist handle.
(6) Install center floor console.(7) Install cowl trim covers.
(8) Install door sill trim covers.
(9) Install bolts holding front seat belt lower
anchors to floor.
(10) Install rear seat cushion.
(11) Install front seats.
COWL COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove windshield wiper arms, refer to Group
8K, Windshield Wiper and Washer Systems for
proper procedures.
(3) Remove push-in fasteners holding cowl cover to
cowl at base of windshield opening (Fig. 8).
(4) Separate cowl cover from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place cowl panel in place on vehicle.
(2) Install push-in fasteners holding cowl panel to
cowl at base of windshield opening.
(3) Install windshield wiper arms, refer to Group
8K, Windshield Wiper and Washer Systems, for
proper procedures.
Fig. 7 CarpetFig. 8 Cowl Cover
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CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT BACK
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat cushion.
(2) Open child seat and remove lining.
(3) Remove bolts holding seat back frame to trunk
closure panel through access holes in child seat mod-
ule (Fig. 9).
(4) Remove bolts holding bottom of rear seat back
and seat belts to floor.
(5) Lift seat back upward to disengage retainer
hooks from trunk closure panel.
(6) Separate rear seat back from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Move child restraint seat back into position in
vehicle.
(2) Push seat back downward to engage hooks into
trunk closure panel.
(3) Install bolts holding bottom of rear seat back
and seat belts to floor.
(4) Install bolts holding seat back frame to trunk
closure panel through access holes in child seat mod-
ule.
(5) Install child seat lining and close child seat.
(6) Install rear seat cushion.
CHILD SEAT MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear seat back from vehicle.
(2) Slide lower bolster cushion retainer from chan-
nel on child seat cushion.
(3) Separate lower bolster from seat child seat.
(4) Remove liner from child seat module.(5) Disengage push-in fasteners holding upper bol-
ster to child seat module above shoulder belts.
(6) Remove screws holding top of child seat module
to seat back frame from behind shoulder belts.
(7) Remove screws holding bottom of child seat
module to seat back frame (Fig. 10).
(8) Separate child seat module from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place child seat module in position on seat
back.
(2) Install screws to hold bottom of child seat mod-
ule to seat back frame.
CAUTION: Do not capture seat belt webbing
between module and seat back frame when install-
ing upper screws.
(3) Install screws to hold top of child seat module
to seat back frame from behind shoulder belts.
(4) Engage push-in fasteners to hold upper bolster
to child seat module above shoulder belts.
(5) Install liner in child seat module.
(6) Place lower bolster in position on seat child
seat.
(7) Slide lower bolster cushion retainer into chan-
nel on child seat cushion.
(8) Install rear seat back in vehicle.
Fig. 9 Child Restraint Seat BackFig. 10 Child Seat Module
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position door check on vehicle and install bolts
attaching stop to door end frame.
(2) Install door speaker, if so equipped.
(3) Install bolt holding door check stop to hinge
pillar.
(4) Install door trim panel and water shield.
FRONT DOOR GLASSÐ2 DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Remove inner and outer door belt weather-
strips.
(3) Loosen inner belt stabilizer.
(4) Lower door glass to bottom of travel to access
glass attachment bolts.
(5) Remove bolts holding regulator lift channel to
door glass (Fig. 20).
(6) Remove bolts holding rear guide plate to door
glass (Fig. 19).
(7) Separate rear guide plate from door glass.
(8) Lift door glass upward and out of opening at
top of door (Fig. 21).
(9) Remove front guide plate from door glass.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install front guide plate to door glass.
(2) Carefully lower door glass through opening in
top of door.
(3) Position rear guide plate onto door glass and
install bolts.(4) Install nuts holding regulator lift channel to
door glass.
(5) Tighten all door glass fasteners.
(6) Tighten window inner belt stabilizer.
(7) Install inner and outer door belt weatherstrips.
(8) Install door trim panel and water shield.
Fig. 19 Guide Bolts
Fig. 20 Regulator Lift Channel
Fig. 21 Door Glass
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FRONT DOOR GLASSÐ4 DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Remove inner door belt weatherstrip.
(3) Loosen window inner belt stabilizer.
(4) Lower door glass to bottom of door to gain
access to attaching bolts.
(5) Remove bolts holding door glass to window reg-
ulator lift plates (Fig. 22).
(6) Disengage door glass from regulator.
(7) Lift door glass upward out of the opening at
the top of door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully lower door glass through opening in
top of door.
(2) Position door glass into window regulator lift
plates.
(3) Install bolts securing door glass to lift plates.
(4) Tighten window inner belt stabilizer.
(5) Install inner door belt weatherstrip.
(6) Install door trim panel and water shield.
FRONT DOOR INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Separate weatherstrip from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push down on weatherstrip to engage channel
to door panel.
(2) Install door trim panel.
FRONT DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel and water shield.
(2) Close door glass.(3) Disconnect lock and latch rods from door latch
(Fig. 24).
(4) Disengage wire connector from power door lock
motor, if equipped.
(5) Remove screws holding latch to door end
frame.
(6) Separate door latch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not close door before adjusting the
door latch. Door may fail to re-open.
(1) Position door latch inside door and install
screws holding latch to door end frame.
(2) Engage wire connector into power door lock
motor, if so equipped.
(3) Connect latch and lock rods to door latch.
(4) Install door trim panel and water shield.
(5) Adjust door latch using procedure in this sec-
tion.
Fig. 22 Front Door Glass
Fig. 23 Front Door Inner Belt Weatherstrip
Fig. 24 Front Door Latch
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