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Pressure Test (All Models)

  1. Check fluid level in pump reservoir and add fluid as required (see Lubrication). Check pump drive belt tension and adjust as required. Connect a pressure gauge with a shut-off valve (C-3309D) in the high pressure line between the pump and the steering gear.
  2. Insert a thermometer in pump fluid reservoir, start engine and warm up fluid to 150-170°F (turning wheels from stop to stop will aid in this warming up - do not hold wheels against the stops).
    Fig 1: Power Steering Gear
    G09347797Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. With engine idling at 600 RPM and gauge valve open, note pressure as indicated on gauge while turning steering wheel from one extreme position to the other. Turn the wheels all the way to the stop momentarily and note pressure. This maximum pressure must be at least equal to the lower pressure shown for the particular pump in the specification table. If pressure is low, determine faulty unit by making test 4.
  4. Close gauge valve momentarily and note gauge pressure while valve closed. If this pressure is less than higher pressure shown for the particular pump in the specification table, pump is faulty and should be reconditioned. If pressure is now satisfactory (but was low in step 3), steering gear is faulty and should be overhauled. Remove test gauge and restore original pump connections.
    1968-69 Power Steering Pump Pressure

    Car Model Pressure (Lbs.)
    Valiant, Barracuda, Dart 750-850
    Fury 950-1050
    Satellite & Coronet  
      225" 6 750-850
      All Other Engines 950-1050
    Chrysler, All Models 1200-1300
    1970-71 Power Steering Pump Pressure

    Car Model & Pump Type Pressure (Lbs.)
    Dart & Valiant (1.06) 750-850
    Coronet, Charger, Satellite  
      1.06 (225" 6) 750-850
      1.06 (318, 383, 426" Hemi V8) 950-1050
      .94 (318, 383, 440" V8) 950-1075
    Challenger & Barracuda  
      1.06 (198 & 225" 6) 750-850
      1.06 (318, 340, 426" Hemi V8) 950-1050
      .94 (318, 340, 383, 440" V8) 975-1075
    Polara, Monaco, Fury  
      1.06 (225" 6) 1000-1300
      1.06 (318" V8) 950-1050
      1.06 (383, 440 V8) 1100-1300
      .94 (318, 340, 383, 440" V8) 1100-1200
    Chrysler  
      .94 (383" V8) 1100-1200
      1.06 (383, 440" V8) 1100-1300
    Imperial  
      1.06 (440" V8) 1200-1300
    1972 Power Steering Pump Pressure

    Car Model & Pump Type Pressure (Lbs.)
    Dart & Valiant  
      .94 (198, 225" 6) 775-875
    Coronet, Charger, Satellite  
      1.06 (225" 6) 750-850
      1.06 (318, 400" V8) 950-1050
      .94(318, 400, 440" V8) 975-1075
    Challenger & Barracuda  
      1.06 (225" 6) 750-850
      1.06 (318, 440" V8) 950-1050
      .94 (318, 340" V8) 975-1075
    Polara, Monaco, Fury  
      .94 (318, 400, 440" V8) 1100-1200
      1.06 (318" V8) 950-1050
      1.06 (225" 6) 1000-1300
      1.06 (400, 440" V8) 1100-1300
    Chrysler  
      1.06 (400, 440" V8) 1100-1300
      .94 (360, 400" V8) 1100-1200
    Imperial  
      1.06 (400, 440" V8) 1200-1300
    1973 Power Steering Pump Pressure

    Car Model & Pump Type Pressure (Lbs.)
    Dart, Valiant  
      .94 (198, 225") 900-1000
      1.06 (225, 318, 340") 950-1050
    Barracuda, Challenger  
      .94 (225, 318, 340") 900-1000
      1.06 (225, 318, 340") 950-1050
    Satellite, Coronet, Charger  
      .94 (225, 318, 400, 440") 1200-1300
      1.06 (225") 950-1300
      1.06 (318, 400, 440") 1150-1300
    Fury, Polara, Monaco  
      .94 (318, 360, 400, 440") 1200-1300
      1.06 (225") 950-1300
      1.06 (318, 360, 400, 440") 1150-1300
    Chrysler  
      1.06 (400, 440") 1150-1300
    Imperial  
      1.06 (440") 1200-1300