How to Replace Power Steering Pump on 2005 Dodge Ram?

The detailed procedure to replace Power steering pump.

The Procedure mentioned Covers Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 2WD & 4WD. Its For 2001 – 2005 Year Models.

The Procedure is as follows:---

WARNING

Do not attempt to remove the pump without removing the belt first. The automatic tensioner is under a high spring load.

1. Remove drive belt by rotating tensioner clockwise and sliding belt off tensioner pulley.
2. Disconnect hoses from the power steering pump and cap fittings.
3. Remove bracket bolts and remove pump assembly. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the power steering pump assembly (1) and mounting bolts (2)
4. Remove the pump pulley from pump with Puller C-4333, or equivalent puller. Replace the pulley if it is bent, cracked or loose. 
   
   
   

   Fig. Use a suitable puller (2) to remove the pulley from the pump
5. Remove pump bracket, if equipped. 
   
   
   

   Fig. Exploded view of the power steering pump and related components including the bracket, 3.9L only (1), nut (2), screw (3), steering pump (4), pulley (5), and screw (6)

To install:

1. Install pump bracket to pump and tighten the bolts to:
   1. 3.9L & 5.2L engine: 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm).
   2. 5.9L engine: 21 ft. lbs. (28 Nm).
2. Install the pump pulley on the pump with Installer C-4063-B flush with the end of the shaft. Ensure the tool and pulley remain aligned with the pump shaft. 
   
   
   

   Fig. Install the pump pulley (1) on the pump with Installer C-4063-B (2) flush with the end of the shaft. Ensure the tool and pulley remain aligned with the pump shaft
3. Install pump assembly on engine block and tighten bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (41 Nm).
4. Connect hoses to pump and tighten fitting to 25 ft. lbs. (35 Nm).
5. Install the serpentine belt. Run engine until warm (about 5 minutes) and note any belt chirp. If chirp exists, move pulley outward approximately 0.020 in. (0.5mm). If noise increases, press on 0.040 in. (1.0mm). Be careful that pulley does not contact mounting bolts. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Accessory serpentine belt routing-A/C compressor (1), Without A/C (2), Power Steering Pump (3), Water Pump (4), Crankshaft Pulley (5), Auto tensioner (6), Alternator (7), Idler pulley (8)
6. Fill pump reservoir with power steering fluid only.

These details will help.

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