Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1199

21 - 14 TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood.
(2) Remove air cleaner assembly (Fig. 37).
Fig. 37 Air Cleaner Assembly Removal/Installation
1 – AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
(3) Disconnect both battery cables.
(4) Remove battery hold down clamp and bolt, and
remove battery (Fig. 38).
(5) Remove battery tray from bracket (Fig. 39).
(6) Disconnect back-up lamp switch connector (Fig.
40).
(7) Remove shift cable-to-bracket clips (Fig. 41).
(8) Disconnect shift selector and crossover cable
from levers (Fig. 41). Remove cables and secure out
of the way.
(9) Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor connector
(Fig. 42).
(10) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(11) Remove transaxle oil drain plug (Fig. 43) and
drain oil into a suitable container. Reinstall drain
plug and torque to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 38 Battery Removal/Installation
1 – BATTERY
Fig. 39 Battery Tray Removal/Installation
1 – BATTERY TRAY
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