Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1294
POWER STEERING PUMP – 2.5L VM DIESEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SERVICE PROCEDURES
POWER STEERING PUMP - INITIAL
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING PUMP — LHD . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
POWER STEERING PUMP — RHD . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEERING GEAR - RHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SERVICE PROCEDURES
POWER STEERING PUMP - INITIAL
OPERATION
WARNING: THE
FLUID
LEVEL
SHOULD
BE
CHECKED WITH ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT INJURY
FROM MOVING COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: Use MOPAR Power Steering Fluid or
equivalent. Do not use automatic transmission fluid
and do not overfill.
Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level.
The dipstick should indicate COLD when the fluid is
at normal ambient temperature.
(1) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level
and let the fluid settle for at least two minutes.
(2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds
then turn engine off.
(3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
(4) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(5) Slowly turn the steering wheel right and left,
lightly contacting the wheel stops at least 20 times.
(6) Check the fluid level add if necessary.
(7) Lower the vehicle, start the engine and turn
the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
(8) Stop the engine and check the fluid level and
refill as required.
(9) If the fluid is extremely foamy or milky look-
ing, allow the vehicle to stand a few minutes and
repeat the procedure.
CAUTION: Do not run a vehicle with foamy fluid for
an extended period. This may cause pump damage.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
POWER STEERING PUMP — LHD
Removal
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the A/C line support bracket from the
rear of the rocker cover.
(3) Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical con-
nector.
(4) Remove the (2) engine mount upper sill plate
nuts (Fig. 1).
(5) Make
sure
the
steering
wheel
is
in
the
unlocked position.
(6) Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
(7) Remove the steering shaft pinch bolt and slide
the steering shaft straight off the gearbox input
shaft, position the shaft aside.
Fig. 1 Engine Mount Sill Plate Nuts
1 – SILL PLATE NUTS
2 – STEERING SHAFT
3 – ENGINE MOUNT
19 - 2
STEERING
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