How to Replace Power Steering Pump on a Dodge Dakota & Durango

Detailed how to replace the Power steering pump on Dodge Dakota and Durango and show you how to bleed the air from the system. Work performed on a 2001 Dodge Dakota 4x4 with a 4.7L engine.
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[@camenaltavilla8525]

I have a 2001 Dakota and do my own repairs. Sure enjoy your explanations and easy to follow directions Keep up the good work!!.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I appreciate that I'm glad you liked and found it helpful

[@maccanuck2]

Nice video. The steering rack was replaced and the seals were leaking. I bought a new pump and look to replace it. Nice review.

[@MyButtsBeenWiped510]

Came across your channel while searching Dakota self repair stuff. Will definitely be using your dodge videos and all the other videos as needed going forward. Great stuff.

[@martinbuilt]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad you liked them and found them helpful .

[@ericbryant796]

Nice tip on hose replacement...though in my experience ATF+4 is the better oil choice and what the factory approves of.

[@RoederKnives]

I was going to have a mechanic do the change out, but actually seeing this, I've learned it's not so bad. Thank you so much for the demonstration.

[@martinbuilt]

you are very welcome. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@johnwade6836]

Great video and well explained you should be a auto Machanic teacher great video

[@keenanwalker1313]

Hey Martin , just wanted to say thank you for everything . I have completely rebuilt my top end and so much more with your help. The 180 mishimoto t stat is amazing , my truck is running so good. I’ll be doing the PS pump and a flush tomorrow , thanks again man. I really appreciate you.

[@martinbuilt]

You are very welcome. I'm glad you found the videos helpful. Congratulations on getting the running again 👏

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Martin.I had to replace the power steering pump on my 2003 Ram 1500 4.7 L this summer.I flushed the rack,cooler,and all.Manual called for ATF4.😁😁😁

[@martinbuilt]

Nice, I checked the manual on the 01 and it said Power Steering fluid, I'm surprised that Chrysler would switch fluids but, whatever.🤔

[@petrocksgarage]

@@martinbuilt My '03 4.7L Durango came with ATF in the power steering system from the factory. The owners & factory service manual also state to use ATF. I think PSF vs ATF is dependent on the year, but I don't know why. Different RPM ranges?

[@tskolits]

Really great video. Very helpful! Great explanations and good camera angles to understand. Appreciate ya! Thanks for posting.

[@johnclark6582]

Thanks for showing us to go out the bottom 👍

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@jacqueblancmange]

Great video! You did a great step by step demonstration. One of the best l have seen. I would watch you explain anything, from playing marbles to doing brain surgery.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I really appreciate that. I'll have to see if I can't find a few volunteers to do a brain surgery video.. LOL I'm always joking about how I am a self-proclaimed genius. 🤔😁

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Hey Martin, Just wanted to follow up with you on the R&P swap out that I performed on my Gen 3 2004 Ram 1500 4.7L. I would recommend this to anyone who has a faulty system that is beyond a simple fix. 2 bolts, 2 hoses and 1 locking bolt on the steering arm and 2 external tie rod ends. 30-45 minutes tops....Truck steers like new...I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.....Can't wait for the next one to come out.

[@martinbuilt]

Thanks for sharing.

[@cecilracing53]

Best videos I’ve seen for this stuff thank you lol

[@RealManSkills]

I think that I may need to do this. I also have to put in a new radiator, so when the radiator is out, I am thinking that this will be even easier. Thanks for the video.

[@martinbuilt]

Yes with the radiator out of the way that would certainly make the job easier. Thank you for watching.

[@nawnim9209]

Every time I see a new upload from you it makes my day

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

[@KEVINNOAD1]

Thanks for keeping it so simple, other vid take so much stuff off its crazy.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I appreciate that I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@johngalv9288]

My Durango 4.7L 2003 has a leak in the power steering that I need to address soon. Shop manual states: use ATF+4 only and that's what I've been topping it off with, sometimes hard to find lately. Thanks for the video!

[@elgabo6377]

Thanks Señor Martin, for sharing your knowledge with us. This video really help me to fix my Durango 2001. From Juárez Chihuahua México.

[@andymascorro6233]

Hey hola yo también soy de Juárez y tengo problemas con mi Dakota, es del año 1999, has tenido más fallas?

[@elgabo6377]

@@andymascorro6233 la verdad no he tenido más fallas que sean importantes el motor de mi Durango es 4.7 de transmisión sencilla la compré en el 2011 y lo más grave que le ha cambiado es el radiador por lo demás solo mantenimiento de frenos y las afinaciones requeridas

[@portuguesenightmare]

Nicely explained. Great job. Thank you.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@haroldstuttler8318]

Quite informative and easy to follow him

[@frankfortjuggalo5936]

The power steering went out on my 2006 Dodge Durango. I have only had it a month 😔 Thank you for showing me how to fix her up.

[@jamesm.1467]

Damm that frigging sucks. I have a 2000 Durango and I've had it nearly two decades with 186k miles on the original power steering pump. My PS pump just went out yesterday right as I pulled into my work parking lot. Frigging sucks, but I was able to manage driving it home on the freeway but at like 45-50mph in the far right lane with my hazards on. Hope you got it fixed...👍👍

[@frankfortjuggalo5936]

@@jamesm.1467 yeah I got it fixed. It ended up being the steering rack that went out.

[@user-yf6uw6uc8j]

I really appreciate your video’s whenever I need to work on mine I always check to see if you’ve done it yet thanks for the videos

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you for supporting the channel I really appreciate that. 😀

[@jmrivera3383]

Thanks for posting. Very helpful😊

[@chrislezon1826]

Hey Martin, great video!!! I know you stated not to use ATF in the pump but I have an 04' dakota 4.7l and it came with ATF in the pump from factory when purchased new.

[@petrocksgarage]

My '03 Durango 4.7 came with ATF from the factory. The owners & factory service manual also state to use ATF. I think Power Steering fluid vs ATF is dependent on the year, but I don't know why.

[@phillanassa759]

@@petrocksgarage ATF+4 on these is factory fill some years, since its full synthetic. People make the mistake of adding anything to these systems, or mix them, and they begin to growl, leak r otherwise underperform/fail. Some Mopar vehicles require specific Power Steering fluid, and there are multiple types made by Mopar, either type MS 5931 or it's replacement, MS10838. The Type for the WJ Grand Cherokee 4.7's (vin's J and N) with hydraulic cooling fan is its own part number and NOT ATF. There is a Valvoline substitute with both of those Mopar numbers that is manufacturer approved and cheaper than genuine Mopar numbers To be 100% sure, always check under hood AND in the Factory service data, owners manuals, etc. Even the dealer tech PDI-ing (Pre Delivery inspecting) the vehicle for its first sale in 1999 may not have used the correct fluid before the vehicle was sold. There was some confusion among persons who work/worked on these systems which continued over the entire WJ generation and beyond. Not everyone is conscientious as Martin is when it comes to these Jeeps, not even many so-called dealer trained Jeep/Mopar experts. Most fluids need filling and topping off before PDI check in and new delivery,.. there is a chance ANYTHING could have been added. Then people see whatever color in there, assume its right and keep adding. Ask me about Jiffy Lube adding PS fluid to a master cylinder ..more than one time in one car. The destruction one Jiffy Lube idiot can do in on day unsupervised is a sight to behold!!! I see this all the time, very many people think that ATF is an across the board substitute for power steering or transfer case fluid, and it's not. Even automatic transmissions don't all take "regular ATF" fluid, Dexron, Mercon, or AFT+3/4. The only way to be sure is to research it thoroughly when in doubt!

[@martinbuilt]

I'm just going by the Owners Manual.

[@petrocksgarage]

@@martinbuilt, fair enough. I think the issue is that you told people in the video to only use power steering fluid, not ATF. Someone who doesn't know better, and/or has never opened their owners manual, might mistakenly add power steering fluid to a system with ATF.

[@coolxr70]

2002 is about when ATF+4 was released, and so 01 was the last year for power steering fluid in the Dakotas. 02 and after, the owners manual listed that ATF+4 was the proper fluid to use.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

Thank You Martin, I really enjoy watching your videos. My son and I are having to do is suspension this weekend on his 04 RAM 1500 4.7 and also the Rack and Pinion Steering assembly as the seals gave way and the fluid is dripping out.

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah, I may have the same issue with the rack and pinion. I have looked into it. It's a lot easier just to purchase a new or rebuilt rack and pinion, then it is to replace the seals.

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

@@martinbuilt That's what we did, RockAuto !!!

[@garymccloskeyjr.6265]

Thanks for the tips buddy! This video was extremely helpful.

[@martinbuilt]

You're very welcome

[@vincentsliwa3386]

Loosen the line while it’s on top my only advice. Just swapped mine out

[@ImaOkie]

Great job , nicely done and informative !

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@user-uw3hg8kt3e]

😢 appreciate it sir my man

[@user-uw3hg8kt3e]

I got a question I put a brand new alternator on and brand new battery and my battery light keep coming on on my dashboard what's the problem bro

[@RoederKnives]

Absolutely helpful !!!!!!!!!!!

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I really appreciate that.

[@mimibugg2866]

I'm going to try to do this on my next day off.

[@lukewallin7757]

I had to pause at 5:09 and just say that I've always thought this thing should exist. It does.... a thumb ratchet..... I've always wondered where these things were and now I'm looking at one

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah there are a handy little device. Thank you for watching.

[@lukewallin7757]

@martinbuilt thanks for the video. Good explaining made it look easier than it already is

[@christospeltekis4866]

thanks for the video learned allot

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@jessecoulter6156]

Thanks for the help

[@martinbuilt]

You are very welcome thank you for watching.

[@aaronaldrich1546]

I'm getting ready to do this, thanks for the help!

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you found it helpful 👍 Thank you for watching 👀

[@aaronaldrich1546]

@@martinbuilt just got done with it, but I forgot to get fluid...lolololol

[@bobbyphillips8433]

Good video thanks

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it 👍 😊

[@wondellsanchez3542]

It looks easier than I thought, however, what kind of time frame should I give myself to complete the job?

[@martinbuilt]

I'd give yourself two and a half maybe 3 hours.

[@62ejo]

Thxs Martin,I'll know what to do when my pump goes out on my 06 v6 dakota....

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you for watching 😀

[@dominicdevito4200]

The sensor in the high pressure line is the power steering pressure switch. It will kick a p0551. Had it twice on my 00.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you for the info, good to know.🤔

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

Not all Dakotas have that sensor on the high pressure line, my 04 4.7 doesnt have one 🤔🤔

[@fernandovillarejovillegas7306]

Good job, thx

[@Kolonol1]

Why not transmission fluid? I have it in 2 Durango's a Dakota and the Cummins and it's been doing just fine. I always use it because I always have extra transmission fluid around and usually don't have power steering fluid. I know it's ok to add transmission fluid prior to 2006 to your fuel and oil but not after 2006 because of the gasket materials...transmission fluid is a cleaner and a lubricant.

[@tomdavis728]

Very helpful video but you skipped the high pressure line off and on? What’s the deal?

[@stuartrickles441]

King 👑

[@danielsisson9791]

Great video!

[@GeorgeMireles-h7h]

Hi sir, thanks for your video on the Dakota power steering pump. Was wondering where u got that pump and what make is it, I get a lot of parts off ebay, thanks again

[@joseluislegarda8378]

The O ring is necessary? I thought is no oring in that hose..

[@vincentiannelli229]

Thank you soooooo much

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.🙂👍

[@mattcoloris9647]

Any tips on how to get out a stuck high pressure line after you've loosened it?

[@isaiahjohnson883]

Phenomenal video!! Thank you!!

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@haroldstuttler8318]

I'm changing power steering pump in a 2005 Dodge how do I know if the power steering pump or the rack-and-pinion

[@jalo3945]

It's for a 2004 Dodge Dakota v6 3.7

[@agustinrodriguez5840]

Need help put on back serpentine belt

[@jalo3945]

Question?? Can I replace a power steering pump with a metal reservoir into one with plastic reservoir? Is any difference on the pumps??

[@martinbuilt]

Sorry I don't know the answer to that.

[@philiphorner31]

Easy peasy

[@steventripp4530]

Great job .

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I really appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@FernandoHernandez-vk2vu]

I sure lern how to install a power steering pump whis your vedo

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful thank you for watching.

[@diodorusb]

Excellent! Thanks

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. I'm glad you like it.

[@jesterfubar]

Love your video!! My 2002 dodge ram 1500 4.7 engine looks a little different than your. I'm wondering if I'll be able to access the 3 bolts in between the pulley like you did on yours. Thoughts?

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you. You may have a fan shroud that gets in the way, but you should be able to access the 3 bolts through the holes in the pulley.

[@jesterfubar]

@@martinbuilt thank you. I'm gonna try it this weekend.

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

Martin looks like you are missing 2 bolts on the air intake resinator

[@martinbuilt]

Well soon enough there will be a Ram Air in it's place.😁

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

@@martinbuilt cant wait to see the job/mod you are going to do with that

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

Love all your work, you sure know your stuff. Are you an engineer?

[@titaniumtarantula]

Is this the same for a Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.7? I’m not a wrench turner but I got the vehicle for $300 and I’d like to give it a shot on my own before paying someone to do it.

[@martinbuilt]

The installation is very similar other than you're going to remove the pump from the top and replace it that way. And if you have the Jeep Grand Cherokee with a hydraulic cooling fan you're gonna have one more return line than the Dakota.

[@mosesromero6084]

Hello well I do use your channel to get second advice it does really good to have a another set of eyes before getting into something I have a question for you I was changing my oil pressure sensor up above my oil filter on a 2000 WJ Jeep Grand Cherokee limited V8 4.7 l well the sensor is stripped so I was wondering do you have any advice on a fix I got the old one out it was stripped trying to get it out the new one goes in but doesn't get tight and now I can't get the new one back out need some advice

[@martinbuilt]

If you can get the oil pressure sensor out I would run a 1/8 NPT tap and clean up the treads.

[@craigmikesell7839]

Hey Martin, I have heard that the power steering pump has something to do with the cooling system, in these early Dakota. Is there any validity to that claim? What function could it possibly serve?

[@martinbuilt]

I don't see how it could. Now on a 01+ Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 4.7 the power steering pump drives a hydraulic cooling fan, if the pump fails the fan stops working and the engine over heats.

[@johnserosanguineous1886]

I actually had better luck replacing the bottom two bolts from the bottom. Something is still leaking though... but at least it doesn't sound like a dying animal every time I turn the wheel now.

[@MrRohanstar]

Mine tight and it's not the leaking and won't turn.

[@larrydbeal1]

Thank you!!!

[@martinbuilt]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@larrydbeal1]

@@martinbuilt I found it very helpful and actually just changed my power steering pump yesterday. Mine had the power steering oil cooler, a little bit more of a pain. A little advice if you ever run into one with it, disconnect the oil pressure sensor. The wire gets caught in the cooler and snaps the senor. Found that out the hard way lol. Thanks again though, helped so much!!

[@ericroth6348]

Thx brother

[@martinbuilt]

Any time

[@brownwrench]

Tried Lucas, replaced lines and cleaned the screen. Still noisy, but slightly better. No gasp at startup anymore. 63k. What next?

[@martinbuilt]

It sounds like the pump is the problem. Does the fluid look foamy while the engine is running?

[@brownwrench]

@@martinbuilt no, it does not. Totally not aerated. I made sure the hoses were well clamped too. Rack is dry too. Using ATF+4 per the owner's manual. All is flushed well.

[@dathenwapoose9697]

I replaced the power steering pump on my 2001 4.7L Durango, the old one seized up on me, so I bought a new one and swapped it out. 2 months later, the new one seized up as well. Idk why that would’ve happened, any idea ?

[@martinbuilt]

The fact that you had 2 pumps that have seized, I've never even heard of one doing that. I've had a majority of pumps fail because of leaks. Are you using the proper power steering fluid or whatever the owner's manual recommends? Your new pump should still be under warranty.

[@REPDAT5SIX2]

Do you have a video for the blend doors?

[@martinbuilt]

No but I just did one for the Dakota. It will be out this Friday.

[@justinluscomb2271]

Thank u

[@martinbuilt]

You are welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Shelby-yw7nq]

Okydoky thanks

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching.

[@tomfloyd8282]

i have 2000 dodge dakota slt 3.9 my pulley dont have any holes

[@martinbuilt]

Interesting I personally have never taken the time to look at a 3.9 in a Dakota. I'll have to check that out the next time I'm at Pic-a-Part.

[@habitatsfinest7811]

Looks like you have to remove the pulley to get to the bolts. Your local autoparts store probably has a pulley removal kit that they can rent out to you. When buying the new pump make sure it has the holes on the pulley 👌

[@michaelharrisson1683]

Why aren't you using a line wrench? Must be California with no rust... Fantasy land... U would just twist the line in Canada if you tried ur hammer trick

[@brownwrench]

Well, replacing the pump and lines did nothing for the noise. I have resolved to convert to an electric pump from a Volvo and install it in the corner behind my right headlight. Wish me luck.

[@martinbuilt]

interesting, let me know how that turns out. From what year and model does the electric steering pump come from?

[@brownwrench]

I will just need longer lines and a shorter belt

[@brownwrench]

03 to 13 Volvo. Many to be had on ebay

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

Im still trying to figure out what is causing the drop of RPMS while idle at red lights, drops from 750 to 500. Clueless

[@brownwrench]

Me too. Jumps up after a bit. Purge solenoid? Dunno

[@Kolonol1]

It's supposed to idle around 500-600

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

Mine jumps back up to around 700 after i turn the sterring wheel around

[@Kolonol1]

@@eduardocarrillo6165 well yeah you put pressure on the motor and it tries to compensate and then you let off and it jumps up then it should go back down...

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

Is that normal, for the RPMS to drop while idle or is there a sensor or part that needs to be changed??

[@eduardocarrillo6165]

Driver side

[@joeinkrote685]

Hey How do I get a Hat?

[@martinbuilt]

Contact me on Facebook facebook.com/Martinbuilt-2351766611763181 Thank you.

[@DiegoHernandez-vv2tm]

Its an srt dakota

[@martinbuilt]

I wish 🤞

[@milesfoster7579]

my truck calls for atf

[@martinbuilt]

If that is what the owner's manual is recommending, then that's what I would use. I checked my owner's manual, and it recommended power steering fluid. Thank you for watching.🙂👍

[@MatteoStramacchia]

⅘

[@michaelcurrin6824]

It would have helped if you had shown all the crap you took off to get to that pump. No way is it that simple.

[@johnschaub7810]

on my 2000 dakota 4.7L there's nothing in the way

[@daniel7590]

Excellent explained. Great job. Thank you.

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@hercao5526]

Great video!