Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1042

PT
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 131 Front Crankshaft Seal—Installation
1 – PROTECTOR
2 – SEAL
3 – SPECIAL TOOL 6780
Fig. 132 Crankshaft Sprocket—Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 6792
2 – TIGHTEN NUT TO INSTALL
INSTALLATION
Thoroughly clean all debris/rust from inside of cup
plug hole in cylinder block or head. Be sure to
2001 PT CRUISER
Fig. 133 Core Hole Plug Removal
1 – CYLINDER BLOCK
2 – REMOVE PLUG WITH PLIERS
3 – STRIKE HERE WITH HAMMER
4 – DRIFT PUNCH
5 – CUP PLUG
remove old sealer. Lightly coat inside of cup plug hole
with Mopar
Make certain the new plug is cleaned of all oil or
grease. Using a proper driver, drive plug into hole so
that the sharp edge of the plug is at least 0.5 mm
(0.020 inch.) inside the lead in chamfer (Fig. 133).
It is not necessary to wait for curing of the sealant.
The cooling system can be refilled and the vehicle
placed in service immediately.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
OIL PUMP
DISASSEMBLY
(1) To remove the relief valve, proceed as follows:
(a) Remove the threaded plug and gasket from
the oil pump (Fig. 134).
(b) Remove spring and relief valve (Fig. 134).
(2) Remove oil pump cover fasteners, and lift off
cover (Fig. 135).
(3) Remove pump rotors (Fig. 135).
(4) Wash all parts in a suitable solvent and inspect
carefully for damage or wear.
ASSEMBLY
(1) Assemble pump, using new parts as required.
Install the inner rotor with chamfer facing the
cast iron oil pump cover.
(2) Prime oil pump before installation by filling
rotor cavity with engine oil.
2.0L DOHC ENGINE
Stud and Bearing Mount Adhesive.
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