How to Bleed the Power Steering on a 2003 Intrepid

The 2003 Dodge Intrepid came with a 2.7-liter or 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. Anytime you replace the power steering pump, or any other part of the hydraulics of the power steering system, you must remove any air that may have entered system. Bleeding air from the power steering system on either engine is a straightforward task, but it must be done properly to ensure proper operation and long life of the power steering system.

Instructions

1

Park the vehicle on a level surface and set the parking brake. Lift the vehicle hood and support it with the hood prop rod. Remove the cap from the power steering reservoir and fill the reservoir to the Full cold mark with Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Replace the cap.

2

Start the engine and allow it to run for 5 to 10 seconds then shut it off. Check the power steering fluid level and add fluid as necessary to bring it back to the full cold mark. Repeat this step until the fluid level remains steady at the full mark after the engine has ran.

3

Lift the front of the vehicle into the air with a floor jack and place jack stands under the front sub-frame rails. Lower the floor jack until the vehicle rests securely on the jack stands; the front wheels should be completely off the ground.

4

Start the engine and turn the wheel from stop to stop slowly, but do not hold the wheel at full lock. Shut off the engine. Remove the power steering reservoir cap and fill the fluid to the full cold mark as necessary. Repeat this step after 5 minutes if the fluid appears milky or extremely foamy.

5

Lift the vehicle off of the jack stands and remove the jack stands from under the vehicle. Lower the vehicle to the ground. Shut the vehicle hood. Start the engine and drive the vehicle for a few minutes to ensure proper operation of the steering assist. If the steering wheel jumps or is hard to turn at any time, repeat the procedure as there is still air trapped in the system.