Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2421

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HOSES (Continued)
(2) Install the power steering return hose into the
engine compartment from the top. First, place the
reservoir end of the hose onto the molded fitting on
the power steering fluid reservoir, then route the rest
of the hose down the rear of the engine (Fig. 2).
(3) Expand the hose clamp and slide it onto the
fluid reservoir fitting. Secure the clamp once it is
past the bead formed into the fluid reservoir fitting.
(4) Raise the vehicle.
CAUTION: The power steering fluid hoses must
remain away from the exhaust system, vehicle com-
ponents, and unfriendly surfaces that can cause
possible damage to the power steering hoses.
(5) Using a lint free towel, wipe clean the open
power steering hose end and the power steering fluid
cooler tube.
(6) Install a hose clamp onto the end of the hose
far enough to clear the fitting on the steering gear or
cooler once the hose is installed.
(7) Slide the hose onto the end of the cooler tube
(Fig. 1). Install the hose clamp past the bead formed
into the end of the cooler tube and secure in place.
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INI-
TIAL OPERATION procedure to properly fill and
bleed the power steering system.
(10) Check for leaks at all hose connections.
INSTALLATION - POWER STEERING FLUID
SUPPLY HOSE
NOTE: Before proceeding with this procedure,
review WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS.
(1) Slide hose clamps onto both ends of the power
steering fluid supply hose far enough to clear the fit-
tings on the reservoir and pump once the hose is
installed.
(2) Install the power steering supply hose into the
engine compartment. First, route the pump end of
the hose down to the pump supply fitting, then place
the reservoir end of the hose onto the molded fitting
of the power steering fluid reservoir (Fig. 7).
(3) Expand the hose clamp at the fluid reservoir
and slide it over the hose and fitting. Secure the
clamp once it is past the bead formed into the fluid
reservoir fitting.
(4) Expand the remaining hose clamp and slide it
over the hose and pump supply fitting (Fig. 6).
Secure the clamp once it is past the bead formed into
the fluid reservoir fitting.
CAUTION: Make sure the hose routing is above the
engine timing chain cover. The power steering fluid
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supply hose must remain clear of any unfriendly
surface that can cause possible damage to it.
(5) Install the radiator closure panel and fasten it
in place (Fig. 5).
(6) Install the ambient temperature sensor on the
radiator closure panel (Fig. 4).
(7) Install the hood-opening weather-strip across
the radiator closure panel.
(8) Install the grille on the front of the vehicle
(Fig. 3).
(9) Perform the POWER STEERING PUMP INI-
TIAL OPERATION procedure to properly fill and
bleed the power steering system.
(10) Check for leaks at all hose connections.
RESERVOIR
DESCRIPTION
The power steering system uses a remote mounted
fluid reservoir. The power steering fluid reservoir is
mounted to above the engine head cover and is
attached to the backside of the engine (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Hose Connection At Reservoir
1 - POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
2 - ENGINE COVER
3 - SUPPLY HOSE
4 - RETURN HOSE
OPERATION
The power steering fluid reservoir stores fluid for
the power steering system.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the filler cap from remote power steer-
ing fluid reservoir (Fig. 9).
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