OEM Dodge Magnum Power Steering Pump

Dodge Magnum Power Steering Pump Parts and Q&A

• Power Steering Pump
  5290845AB
  Q: How to Service and Repair a Power Steering Pump on Dodge Magnum?

  A:

  Start the service and repair of the power steering pump by taking out the negative Battery Cable from the battery post. With the engine off, get the power steering fluid out of the reservoir tank, next remove the air cleaner housing and its tube connecting the Throttle Body and finally remove the serpentine Drive Belt. For these engines, unscrew the clamp around the pump hose and the connected tube nut, then remove the pressure hose from the pump. After that, use the access holes in the pulley to remove the bolts holding the pump to the engine and free the pump from the bracket. Feed the three bolts at the pump and remove them to free the pump from its place on the 5.7L/6.1L engine. When installing, line the pump up with its holes on the engine bracket, put in the three bolts and tighten them to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) torque. Whenever you replace the pressure hose, use a new O-ring, spray it with clean power steering fluid and fasten it to the pump using 47 Nm (35 ft. lbs.) of torque on the tube nut. Attach the supply hose to the pump and make sure it's held in place by the clamp. Afterward, reinstall the serpentine drive belt, air cleaner housing and inlet tube. After that, link the battery's negative cable to its post, check that it is attached securely, add liquid to the reservoir and carry out the initial pump operating steps.
• Power Steering Pump
  4782524AF
  Q: How to Initiate the Operation of a Power Steering Pump on Dodge Magnum?

  A:

  Perform the first operation of the power steering pump only after the engine is switched off and by checking the fluid to shield yourself from unexpected movement. Only put in Mopar Power Steering fluid + 4 or Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid, as any other fluid could hurt the power steering pump and system; don't add too much fluid. Make sure the filler cap and dipstick are clean and check if the fluid level shows COLD at the temperature the vehicle is , not when warmed up. Give the Steering Wheel a full left turn, add the pump fluid to the reservoir and allow it to sit for two minutes. With no power to the engine, take the front wheels up off the ground and wheel the steering from lock to lock 20 times and for cars with long line systems turn the steering 40 times. Turn the engine on and keep the oil level at the proper mark during idling. Simply rotate the front wheels downwards, allow the engine to idle for a couple of minutes, then attempt to turn the steering wheel in both ways to see that it's working silently and smoothly. If you notice strong foaming in the fluid, have the vehicle sit for a bit and check it again after a few moments. Don't allow the engine to overheat with foamy fluid.