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2.7L Engine

NOTE: Before proceeding. See Steering - Warning .
  1. Siphon as much fluid as possible from the power steering fluid reservoir.
    Fig 1: SUPPLY HOSE - 2.7L
    GC0122201Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Remove the hose clamp (3) securing the supply hose (2) at the pump.
  3. Remove the supply hose (2) from the pump (4).
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
    Fig 2: TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY
    GC0082325Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  5. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the right front tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 3: HUB NUT
    GC0102532Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub from rotating, remove the hub nut (1) from the right side axle half shaft (2).
  7. Remove the drive belt splash shield.
  8. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Cooling/Accessory Drive/BELT, Serpentine - Removal
    Fig 4: FRONT KNUCKLE MOUNTING
    GC0120770Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Remove the nut (3) attaching the outer tie rod (6) to the right knuckle (2). To do this it might be necessary to hold the tie rod end stud with a wrench while loosening and removing the nut with a standard wrench or crowfoot wrench.
    Fig 5: USING 9360 ON TIE ROD END
    GC0120778Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Release the outer tie rod end (1) from the knuckle (3) using Remover (2), Special Tool 9360.
  11. Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle.
    Fig 6: FRONT KNUCKLE MOUNTING
    GC0120770Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Remove the nut (4) attaching the lower ball joint to the right lower control arm (5).
    Fig 7: USING 9360 ON LOWER BALL JOINT
    GC0120771Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  13. Release the lower ball joint (3) from the lower control arm (1) using Remover (2), Special Tool 9360.
    Fig 8: FRONT KNUCKLE MOUNTING
    GC0120770Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE: Do not allow the half shaft (1) to hang by the inner C/V joint; it must be supported to keep the joint from separating during this operation.
  14. Lift the knuckle out of the lower control arm and pull the knuckle (2) off the half shaft (1) outer C/V joint splines.
  15. Remove the right half shaft (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 9: PRESSURE HOSE AT PUMP - 2.7L1
    GC0122202Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  16. Remove the pressure hose (2) at the pump (1).
    Fig 10: FRONT PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS - 2.7L
    GC0121554Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Remove the pump mounting bracket bolt (1) near the pump pulley.
    Fig 11: REAR PUMP MOUNTING BRACKET BOLTS - 2.7L
    GC0122203Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  18. Remove the pump mounting bracket bolts (2) behind the pump on the back of the engine.
  19. Remove the pump with mounting bracket from the engine. To remove the pump from the engine compartment, rotate the pump so that the pulley is toward the engine, then remove the pump through the opening made by removing the axle half shaft in an earlier step.
  20. Remove the three pump mounting bolts through the pulley openings.
  21. Remove the power steering pump from the mounting bracket.
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