DODGE RAM SRT-10 2006 Service Repair Manual

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.

FLUID COOLER TUBE
REMOVAL
1. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid.
2. Remove the underneath splash shield.
3. Disconnect the quick connect power steering fluid
cooler tubes (3) from the fluid cooler (1) using the
line disconnect tool 8875 (2).
4. Disconnect the quick connect (1) return and supply
tubes connected to the power steering fluid cooler
using the line disconnect tool 8875.

5. Remove the tube retaining bracket (4) and then the
fluid cooler tubes (2).
INSTALLATION
1. Reconnect the quick connect fittings (2) to the
return and supply tubes (3) to the power steering
fluid cooler (1).
2. Reconnect the quick connect fittings (2) to the
return and supply tubes to the power steering fluid
hoses.
3. Install the tube retaining bracket (4).
4. Install the lower front air deflector.
5. Refill the power steering fluid (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

FLUID COOLER
REMOVAL
1. Drain and siphon the power steering fluid.
2. Remove the underneath splash shield.
3. Remove the two bolts (2) from the air deflector (4)
between the bumper (3) and A/C condensor (1).
4. Disconnect the return and supply hoses connected
to the power steering fluid cooler using the line dis-
connect tool 8875.
5. Disconnect the hose mounting bracket (3).

6. Remove the mounting bracket bolts (1) securing
the fluid cooler (3) to the brace.
7. Remove the fluid cooler (1) from the vehicle.
NOTE: If needed disconnect the power steering
fluid cooler hoses (3) from the fluid cooler (1)
using special tool 8875 (2).

INSTALLATION
1. Install the fluid cooler (1) to the vehicle.
2. Install the mounting bracket bolts (1) securing the
fluid cooler (3) to the brace.