Power Steering System: Gear: Description

CAUTION: MOPAR® ATF+4 is to be used in the power steering system. No other power steering or automatic transmission fluid is to be used in the system. Damage may result to the power steering pump and system if any other fluid is used, and do not overfill.

The power steering system has a hydraulic pump. The pump is a constant flow rate and displacement vane-type pump. The pump reservoir on the 4.0L engine is mounted to the pump body. The 2.4L engine has a remote pump reservoir mounted to the fan shroud.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Gear & Pump - 4.0L

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Fig 2: Identifying RHD Power Steering Hoses

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Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Gear & Pump - 2.4L

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The steering gear used is a straight ratio recirculating ball type gear. A tilt and non-tilt column provide steering input.