Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1967 Plymouth VIP 7.2L EngFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Pressure Test (All Models)
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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 PressureCar 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 PressureCar 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 PressureCar 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
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.