Dodge Repair: power steering pump, dodge ram 1500, high pressure hose


Question
How to change a power steering pump on a 2003 dodge ram 1500 4x4 4.7L.

Answer
GAS ENGINE
Drain and siphon the power steering fluid from the reservoir.
Remove the serpentine belt.
CAUTION: Do not remove the fitting on the pump that the high pressure hose screws into. The fitting may come loose unless it is backed up using another wrench. If the fitting does come loose, it must be retightened before continuing. (57 - 67Nm, 40 - 50 lbft) If this fitting comes out of the pump body, the internal spring and valve parts will fall out of the pump and they cannot be reinstalled properly. If this occurs the pump needs to be replaced with a new pump.

Disconnect the return hose.(POWER STEERING PUMP)
Disconnect the pressure hose.(POWER STEERING PUMP)
Access to remove the three bolts securing the pump to the cylinder head can be gained thru the pulley holes.(POWER STEERING PUMP)