Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1155

19 - 24 STEERING
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CAUTION: Make sure the supply hose is routed
above the engine timing chain cover. The power
steering fluid supply hose must remain clear of any
unfriendly surface that can cause possible damage
to it.
(4) Install the fluid return hose onto the power
steering fluid reservoir fitting (Fig. 14).
(5) Slide the hose clamp on the fluid supply hose
up into position on the fluid reservoir and install it.
Be sure hose clamp in installed past bead on fluid
reservoir fitting.
(6) Fill the fluid reservoir to the proper level
(MAX. COLD) with Mopar
an equivalent.
(7) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds,
then turn the engine off.
(8) Add fluid if necessary.
(9) Install the filler cap.
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
POWER STEERING PUMP (PULLEY)
NOTE: The only serviceable part of the power
steering pump is the pulley. The following proce-
dure is for the removal and installation of the pulley
from the pump.
NOTE: The power steering pump must be removed
from the vehicle for power steering pump pulley
service. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP in
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION for the required pro-
cedure.
CAUTION: Use care when removing and installing
the power steering pump pulley. It is made of plas-
tic composite, except for the center shank. Use the
special tools in the shank area only as described in
the following procedure.
DISASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not hammer on the power steering
pump pulley or shaft to remove the power steering
pump pulley. This will damage the pulley and the
power steering pump.
(1) Install Puller, Special Tool C-4333, or an equiv-
alent, on the steering pump pulley as shown (Fig.
16). Tighten the puller screw drive and remove the
pulley from the power steering pump shaft.
(2) Remove the puller from the pulley.
power steering fluid or
Fig. 16 Pulley Removal
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Replace the power steering pump pulley if it
is cracked or loose.
(1) Place the power steering pump pulley squarely
on end of the power steering pump shaft. Mount
Installer, Special Tool C-4063, or an equivalent, in
the internal threads of the power steering pump
shaft and against power steering pump pulley (Fig.
17).
Fig. 17 Pulley Installation
(2) Ensuring that the installer and the pulley
remain aligned with the pump shaft, turn the
installer outer nut and force the pulley onto the
power steering pump shaft until it is flush with the
end of the pump shaft. Once the pulley is flush with
the end of the shaft, the installer outer nut will no
longer be able to turn.
(3) Remove the installer from the power steering
pump.
(4) Install the power steering pump back on the
engine. Refer to POWER STEERING PUMP in
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION.
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