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    sshhaallll Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 10, 2009, 10:01 AM
    2002 Dodge Caravan Power Steering
    I replaced 2 small rubber hose going to a fin style cooler to my power steering on a 2002 Dodge Caravan. I refilled the fluid level but noe the wheel barely turns if you strongarm it. Does the system need to be bled in some way?
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    Nov 10, 2009, 10:08 AM

    Jack the front of the vehicle up, place on jack stands, start engine, and slowly turn the steering wheel lock-to-lock several times. This should purge all of the air from the system.
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    Nov 10, 2009, 08:30 PM

    Chrysler has a TSB out warning not to use the lock-to-lock method. They want you to vacuum bleed.

    Here's the TSB summary

    Bleed Chrysler Power steering
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    Nov 10, 2009, 09:29 PM

    Good information to know--thanks, RickMN.
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