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Where is tensioner for power steering pump on 1997 caravan 2.4

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 05, 2008

SOURCE: bleeding power steering pump

The system bleeds its self as it runs, the pump will eventually stop wining once the air is out of the lines.Let the van idle and turn the steering wheel full lock in each direction a couple time to move the fluid through out the system letting out any air.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2008

SOURCE: power steering pump

The pump has to be removed from under the vehicle by removing the exhaust system from the flex bracket and moving it to as far left of the vehicle as possible..remember you have to remove the splash shield that protects the engine components first...then remove all associated bolts,hoses (plug them so they won't drip) and remove the pump from the vehicle..that it.

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  • Posted on May 13, 2009

SOURCE: Odometer and belt tensioner

Scott,
I have a 92 Dynasty also and I had a problem with it throwing the belt when it rained. After having the belt put back on twice, and when it popped off the 3rd time just leaving the repair shop, I took it back in. The mechanic told me that it had to be the tensioner. I had it replaced and had a new belt also. I have never had a problem since.

The odometer problem, mine just quit working yesterday at 119xxx, so I am looking for a solution for that myself.

Rick D

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 dodge grand caravan no power steering assist

The rack and pinion unit is probally bad. There are internal seals inside that hold the pressure, created by the pump, to turn the wheels, these seals maybe worn, or other internal parts are bad inside.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 27, 2011

SOURCE: The belt in my 01 Dodge Dakota squeals badly.

excess mechanical drag from the pump can cause the belt to slip and squeal, but before focusing on the pump I'd check the condition, tension and alignment of the belt. I might even try cleaning all the pulleys with an aerosol brake cleaner and install a new belt, particularly if the current one has more than 50,000 miles on it. It might be that the squeal is coming from or caused by a different belt-driven accessory.
A more typical noise from a power-steering pump is a high-pitched whine, not a squeal. Usually, if the steering wheel is stationary, meaning that the steering rack is not "asking" for assistance from the high-pressure fluid from the pump, there's little or no noise

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