Chrysler Repair: 97 sebring power steering sensor, crowfoot wrench, torque wrench

Question
my service engine soon light came on and i did the on/off engine cycle test and code 65 came up and i took it and got a diagnostic test and it said power steering sensor so the mechanic told me it is up under the car on the drivers side but i looked everywhere and i just really do not know where to look....are the wires colored a certain way or is there some specific area that i know where to look or near a certain part...the dealership has the part for $29 but will charge me like $150 to put it in and i'd rather do it myself if it is easy....thanks

Answer
I have no idea of the wrench size you will need. You should be able to size it up from under the car, or buy one, or even go in to the dealer and ask to look at if you don't want to buy it first.
Roland


Hi Colt,
I sent you an answer (below) 3 days ago. All I can add is that if you locate the two high pressure lines that run to the steering gear from the power steering pump you will find the switch right next to where those two lines connect to the gear. It no doubt just screws out and then install the new one. The manual says that you remove the electrical plug, lifting the locking tab carefully. Then it says to use a  crowfoot wrench and extension to remove the old one. The steering fluid will run out so be prepared to clean catch it,  and be ready to screw in the new one to minimize loss. If you catch the fluid in a clean pan you car reuse it. The torque spec with a crowfoot wrench is 12 foot pounds and you have to be careful not to exceed the limit or you may ruin the fine hydraulic threads on the steering gear and then you have a potentially expensive problem. So if you can't get a crowfoot that fits the sensor (when you buy the replacement you can see what the size it) and don't have an extension and a torque wrench you may want to let the shop do it. Make sure the electrical plug is in place with the locking tab engaging the tab on the switch. Refill the power steering reservoir. Start the engine and then turn the steering wheel from lock to lock several times to bleed the air from the system. Use only Chrysler power steering fluid if you loose some of it.
Roland
"Hi Colt,
The switch is located on the back side of the power steering gear. It is supposed to raise the idle speed when you are turning the wheels at low speeds when the system will require more pressure and thus otherwise drag down the idle. I don't believe it alone would have caused the check engine light because according to the manual I have it doesn't cause a light, just records a code. I wouldn't know what to make of that. The wire to the switch is dark blue/light green (signal) and a black ground; and the signal wire goes to pin 45 of the powertrain control module.
Roland"