Power Steering Pressure Switch: Service and Repair

CAUTION: When removing and installing the power steering pressure switch, the use of a 7/8 inch deep well socket is required. The deep well socket will prevent damage to the plastic, electrical connector area, of the power steering pressure switch.

REMOVE
1. Disconnect negative battery cable from the negative post of the battery. Be sure cable is isolated from negative post on battery.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Locate power steering pressure switch on back side of power steering gear.
4. Remove vehicle wiring harness connector, from power steering pressure switch.
5. Remove power steering pressure switch, from power steering gear.

CAUTION: When tightening the power steering pressure switch after installation in steering gear, do not exceed the torque specification shown in step 1 below. Over-tightening may result in stripping the threads out of the pressure switch port on the steering gear.

INSTALL
1. Install power steering pressure switch into power steering gear by hand until fully seated. Then torque power steering pressure switch to 8 Nm (70 inch lbs.).
2. Install vehicle wiring harness connector onto power steering pressure switch. Be sure latch on wiring harness connector is fully engaged with locking tab on power steering pressure switch.

CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid in power steering system. Only use Mopar (R), Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.

3. Fill power steering reservoir to correct fluid level.
4. Connect negative cable back on negative post of battery.
5. Start engine and turn steering wheel several times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in system. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect system for leaks.