Changing power steering oil - TJ '01

Pump out on the ground? From where?

TW, Take the return line (will be the rubber ended one) loose from the pump/reservoir and stick that line in a jug. With the front wheels off the ground, run the engine for a few seconds while turning the steering wheel rack-to-rack being careful not to let the pump run dry. Add more fluid and repeat until all the old fluid is out (should be able to tell by color). Once complete, hook the return hose back up, top off the reservoir and run the engine again while going rack-to-rack. Top it off and you should be good to go.

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This is where you could screw up *big time*... it only takes a few seconds to empty the reservoir, and a few seconds of running it dry to ruin the pump. Be *careful* here... __ Steve .

Agreed. I take the belt off and turn the pump with a stick. Don't use your finger, the cast pulley has sharp edges. :O

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the reply. I was given the impression that power steering and auto transmission oils should only be from Mopar. Any other oil brand is likely to introduce problems.

I generally have been using Mobil for all other oils and greases.

Thanks TW

Thanks for that. How much fluid do you it takes? I know its not much, but how much?

Cheers TW

This is where you could screw up *big time*... it only takes a few seconds to empty the reservoir, and a few seconds of running it dry to ruin the pump. Be *careful* here... __

Thanks for the heads up. I will be careful, only if the rain lets up (its been raining for a couple of weeks).

TW

Thanks Bill. Can't do it this weekend (its still raining and the forecast is for more rain - I am in Auckland New Zealand and this is middle of our winter)....

TW