Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2418

19 - 2 PUMP
PUMP
STANDARD PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
POWER STEERING PUMP INITIAL
OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL
CHECKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
PUMP
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING
PUMP INITIAL OPERATION
WARNING: THE FLUID
CHECKED AND ADJUSTED WITH THE ENGINE OFF
TO PREVENT INJURY FROM MOVING ENGINE COM-
PONENTS.
CAUTION: Use only Mopar
(MS-9933). Do not use automatic transmission fluid.
Do not overfill.
The fluid level should read between the minimum
and maximum area of the COLD range when the
fluid is at normal temperature, approximately 21°C
to 27°C (70°F to 80°F).
(1) Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
proper level and let the fluid settle for at least two
minutes.
(2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds,
then turn the engine off.
(3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
(4) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(5) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops.
(6) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(7) Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel
slowly from lock to lock.
(8) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill
as required.
2001 PT CRUISER
PUMP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
LEVEL SHOULD BE
Power Steering Fluid
HOSES
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INSTALLATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
(9) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
FLUID
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING
FLUID LEVEL CHECKING
WARNING: FLUID LEVEL SHOULD BE CHECKED
WITH THE ENGINE OFF TO PREVENT PERSONAL
INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS.
CAUTION: Use only Mopar
(MS-9933) or equivalent designed for this power
steering system. Do not use automatic transmission
fluid.
The power steering fluid level can be viewed
through the side of the power steering fluid reservoir.
There are two ranges listed on the dipstick, COLD
and HOT. When the fluid is at normal ambient tem-
perature, approximately 21°C to 27°C (70°F to 80°F),
the fluid level should read between the minimum
and maximum area of the cold range. When the fluid
is hot, fluid level is allowed to read up to the highest
end of the HOT range.
In all power steering systems, use only Mopar
Power Steering Fluid (MS-9933), or its equivalent.
Before opening power steering system, wipe the res-
ervoir filler cap free of dirt and debris. Do not overfill
the power steering system.
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Power Steering Fluid