Dodge Repair: power steering pump, power steering pump, power steering fluid


Question
How do I replace the power steering pump on a 98 Dodge Dakota 3.9L v6 two wheel dr.?

Answer
POWER STEERING PUMP - 3.9L, 5.2L & 5.9L ENGINES
REMOVAL
Remove the serpentine drive belt, Refer toooling.
Clamp the fluid return hose and disconnect the hoses from the power steering pump. Cap the fittings.
Remove battery ground cable and bracket bolts.
Remove the pump assembly Pump Assembly
Remove the pump pulley, refer to Pump Pulley Removal. This will allow access to the pump attaching screws.
Remove the pump bracket bolts Pump Mounting Bracket and remove the bracket.
INSTALLATION
Install the bracket on the pump and tighten bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
Install the pump pulley, refer to Pump Pulley Installation.
Install pump assembly on the engine block and tighten the bolts to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
Install the battery ground wire and tighten nut to 41 N·m (30 ft. lbs.)
Connect the fluid hoses to the pump.
Install the serpentine drive belt Refer toooling.
Fill the reservoir with power steering fluid, refer to Power Steering Pump Initial - Operation.