Power steering went out in 1999 dodge grand caravan. Hubby replaced the pump and everything else in that system seems ok, power steering still isn't working.... Only vehicle, please help!!

Is it full of fluid ?

Hi, when you replace all of that did you put the cooler on the power steering lines , If not check and see if yours have one car, it is mount on the center support where your rack and pinion is mounted. if you down have on you need to get one there is a tsb on all caravans for this problem .Then you have to bleed power steering system. Thanks if i can help further re post.

there are two lines coming from power steering pump the one that has compressed fittings is the high pressure line.Thats the one that usually leaks.

The procedure to remove the power steering pulley out of the 1999 dodge caravan engine is as follows:----

· First disconnect the black, negative cable from the battery.

· Then Take off the windshield wiper module.

· Raise the front of the vehicle using a jack.

· Then from underneath the vehicle remove the drive belt splash shield .

· Locate the power steering pump bracket and--working from underneath the car--loosen the through bolt; then remove the pressure hose routing bracket.

· Place a catch pan on the floor, underneath the power steering pump fluid reservoir, and siphon as much steering fluid from the tank; then remove the pressure and fluid supply hoses from the pump.

· Take off the rear pump mounting bolt and front mounting bolts through the pulley. Make sure to grab and keep the spacer located between the pump and mounting bracket once you remove the bolts.

· Take the pump and pulley assembly over the aluminum bracket and out of the engine.

Reinstall all parts and new pulley in reverse.

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The rack and pinion unit is probally bad. There are internal seals inside that hold the pressure, created by the pump, to turn the wheels, these seals maybe worn, or other internal parts are bad inside.

The power steering pump could need to replaced, or it could be a just a matter of replacing seals and rebuilding the pump. Cost will vary according to what work must be done, and I recommend that you get at least two estimates before you commit to repairs. You can drive the van without power steering for as long as your arms can stand it.
BillB

Try (repairpal.com) for estimate for your particular area. You may have to enter Grand Caravan to get the 3.8L engine .
I'm thinking 2 hrs.

I had the same problem, my mechanic has had this same problem with other 2003 grand caravans. Flush the power steering fluid, replace it with ATF+4 and add Lucas power steering additive. Apparently dodge has posted the fluid that was originally used is causing this problem. $100 and it is purring like a kitten

I have a '98 Grand Voyager 3.3 L V-6, it's located on the passenger side fender at about the middle of the engine compartment, should be clearly labeled. countrycurt0

The pump has to be removed from under the vehicle by removing the exhaust system from the flex bracket and moving it to as far left of the vehicle as possible..remember you have to remove the splash shield that protects the engine components first...then remove all associated bolts,hoses (plug them so they won't drip) and remove the pump from the vehicle..that it.