Chrysler Cirrus/Stratus/Sebring/Avenger/Breeze
1995-1998
Power Steering Pump - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Cirrus,
Stratus, Sebring Convertible and Breeze
(see Figures 1, 2, 3
and 4)
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Disconnect the negative battery cable from the left strut tower.
The ground cable is equipped with an insulator grommet, which should be
placed on the stud to prevent the negative battery cable from
accidentally grounding.
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Siphon as much power steering fluid out of the reservoir as
possible.
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Raise and safely support the vehicle.
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Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
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Remove the splash shield from the right front wheel well.
Fig. 1: Power steering pressure hose attachment to the
pump-with Variable-Assist steering
Fig. 2: Power steering pressure hose attachment to the
pump-without Variable-Assist steering
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Disconnect the power steering pressure hose from the pump.
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Remove the hose connection on the power steering pump.
Fig. 3: Typical power steering pump front bracket attachment
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Remove the power steering adjusting bolt.
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Remove the power steering pump rear attaching bolt.
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If so equipped, remove the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) hydraulic
control unit heat shield.
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Remove the wheel speed sensor retainer bracket from the right
inner fender.
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Remove the wheel speed sensor sealing grommet from the right inner
fender.
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Disconnect the speed sensor wiring.
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Push the wiring through the hole in the inner fender.
If not equipped with anti-lock brakes, the hole will just have a
sealing plug.
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Remove the bolt attaching the power steering front bracket to the
mounting bracket. Access to the bolt is gained through the hole for the
speed sensor wiring.
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Remove the power steering pump drive belt.
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Remove the power steering pump and the front bracket as an
assembly.
To install:
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Install the power steering pump and bracket.
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Reinstall the bolt at the adjusting slot, but do not tighten.
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Reinstall the bolt mounting the power steering pump to the rear
mounting bracket, but do not tighten.
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Reinstall the power steering pump top bolt, but do not tighten.
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Reconnect the power steering hoses.
Fig. 4: Install a new O-ring gasket on the hose fitting
Use a new O-ring when reinstalling the power steering pressure hose.
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Reinstall the drive belt.
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Adjust the drive belt and tighten the power steering pump bolts to
40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
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Reinstall the splash shield.
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Reinstall the tire and wheel assembly.
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Lower the vehicle.
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Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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Refill the reservoir and bleed the power steering
system.
Sebring Coupe and Avenger
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Disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Remove (drain, suction pump, etc.) as much power steering fluid as
possible.
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Disconnect the return fluid line. Remove the reservoir cap and
allow the return line to drain the fluid from the reservoir. If the
fluid is contaminated, disconnect the ignition high tension cable and
crank the engine several times to drain the fluid from the gearbox.
Cover any components located underneath the power steering pump with a
shop towel to protect them from damage due to power steering fluid
spillage. For example, the A/C compressor or alternator, depending on
vehicle and engine, is below the power steering pump, so cover the A/C
compressor or alternator with a shop towel before removing any hoses.
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Loosen (but do not remove) the power steering pump mounting bolts
and remove the drive belt.
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Remove the pressure switch connector from the side of the pump.
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Disconnect the pressure line.
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Unbolt and remove the pump from the mounting bracket.
To install:
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Clean all parts well. Inspect the pump pulley for cracks. Check
the hoses carefully for cracks or signs of weakness.
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Install the pump, wrap the belt around the pulley and lightly
tighten the mounting bolts.
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Replace the O-rings and connect the pressure line. Connect the
pressure line so the notch in the fitting aligns and contacts the pump's
guide bracket. Tighten the fitting to 13 ft. lbs. (18 Nm).
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Connect the return line and secure with the clamp.
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Fasten the pressure switch connector.
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Adjust the power steering belt for proper tension and tighten the
adjusting bolts.
Use only MOPAR ATF PLUS automatic transmission fluid type 7176, ATF+3
automatic transmission fluid, or equivalent, in the power steering
system of Sebring coupe and Avenger models.
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Refill the reservoir and bleed the power steering
system.
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