2003 Town & Country

[midpoint]

What are the steps required to change out the power steering pump on a 2003 Chrysler T&C???

[vipergg]

Originally Posted by midpoint

What are the steps required to change out the power steering pump on a 2003 Chrysler T&C???

3 years old and you need a new pump ? This is the reason why people go to foreign cars . Stuff like this should last the life of the vehicle .

[RIP]

Not sure. The power steering pump, sits above the water pump and according to one post for an 03 you have to disconnect one motor mount and drop the engine a few inches to get a water pump out. Another for an 01 says to remove the wiper tray and pull the pump out the top. Trouble is 03s might be too new for a Haynes or Chiltons manual. Alldata.com might have instructions. I take it yours is out of warranty. If you're changing it because of a noise there is a TSB out there to change the PS reservoir with a new design. The filters in it get clogged, restrict fluid flow, and creates a noise. Probably gives other symptoms. It covered early 2000 and up years. Not sure if yours is in it. You've got the 3.8 ltr engine right?

[midpoint]

No it is a 3.3L. Do you know where I can find the TSB. It doesn't make a noise all the time. If I drive it for a while after it has heated up then stop and turn the car off for a few minutes; when I start it back up the power steering pump noise is gone and stays gone even on very long trips....

[RIP]

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...ring+reservoir This is where I saw a reference to it. It appears it applies to 2001s. Might check the NHTSA website.

[midpoint]

Thanks for the feedback RIP. I might try flushing the system. A lot easier than changing the pump.

[RIP]

There are chemical flush additives you can buy. Gunk and SeaFoam are just two of many that make it. Just add it, run it through the system and drain.

[hundahunta]

i would try and replace the reservior first.