Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 2890

TRANSMISSION
P1798-WORN OUT/BURNT TRANSAXLE FLUID —
TEST
2 Turn the ignition off.
Remove the transmission pan and filter per the service information.
Install new filter.
Reinstall Oil Pan, and refill with new fluid per the service instructions.
Note: The Transmission Cooler must be flushed before prodceeding.
Start the engine, check and adjust fluid level per service instructions.
Allow the engine to idle for 10 minutes, in Park.
Turn the ignition off.
Drain and refill the transmission oil.
Flush the Transmision Cooler again.
Start the engine, check and adjust fluid level per service instructions.
With the DRBIII , perform a Battery Disconnect.
Note: This must be done to re enable EMCC during an A/C Clutch engage-
ment.
The vehicle may exhibit intermittent shudder during the first few hundred miles.
Note: The oil will gradually penetrate the TCC friction material and the
shudder should disappear.
Erase the code and return the vehicle to the customer.
Did the Code reset or does the vehicle still shudder after a few thousand miles?
Yes → Replace the Torque Converter.
No
ACTION
Perform 41TE TRANSMISSION VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1.
→ Test Complete.
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