Chrysler Repair: power steering hose routing, power steering hose, postal mail


Question
I am looking for a diagram indicating the proper routing of the power steering lines particularly as they connect to the pump on a 99 Chrysler T&C, AWD, 3.8. None of the configurations I have tried seems right.

Answer
Hi Scott,
I have the '98 and '02 manuals in print format and they appear to be different. The reservoir in '98 was square and has a single supply hose, while the '02 is round and has a return line as well. The hose routings from the pump to the gear are also different. Neither manual makes a distinction for the AWD model. About all I can offer is to xerox copy and postal mail you the pages from whichever year you believe applies to your '99. If there is a dealer nearby you could go to the parts counter and ask to see that section of the parts manual which would show the various parts in approximate configuration.
Let me know if there is a specific hose that is giving you trouble and maybe I can describe its routing. Or if you want me to copy the pages let me know a postal mailing address. It costs 10 cents per side to copy and the postage (probably 44 cents) to get these to you. You can send back stamps to cover my cost after you get the pages. I will tell you how many sides might be involved before doing the copying.
Roland
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