Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1203

21 - 18 TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
1 – MODULAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 – CLIP
(22) Carefully lower engine and transaxle on screw
jack until proper removal clearance is obtained.
(23) Obtain a helper to assist in holding transaxle
while removing transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts
(Fig. 52).
(24) Remove transaxle from vehicle (Fig. 52).
(25) Remove clutch module (Fig. 52) from tran-
saxle input shaft.
(26) If installing a new or replacement transaxle,
remove the clutch slave cylinder as shown in (Fig.
53), and transfer to the replacement unit.
(27) If installing a new or replacement transaxle,
remove the upper mount as shown in (Fig. 54), trans-
fer to the replacement unit and torque all bolts to 62
N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install clutch module onto input shaft. Install
transaxle into position.
(2) Install transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts (Fig.
52) and tighten to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Raise engine and transaxle with screw jack
until upper mount bracket aligns with upper mount.
Install mount bolts and tighten to 68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.)
torque (Fig. 51).
(4) Remove screwjack.
(5) Install drive plate-to-clutch module bolts and
torque to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 52 Transaxle Removal/Installation
3 – TRANSAXLE
4 – CLUTCH MODULE BOLT (4)
1 – SLAVE CYLINDER
N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Make sure to fasten ground
cable to upper starter bolt as shown in (Fig. 50).
Fig. 53 Hydraulic Clutch Slave Cylinder
(6) Install starter motor and tighten bolts to 54
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