Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1287

21 - 102 TRANSAXLE
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(7) Disconnect cooler lines at transaxle and plug
holes to prevent debris from entering transaxle.
(8) Disconnect input speed sensor connector (Fig.
112).
(9) Disconnect output speed sensor connector (Fig.
112).
(10) Disconnect transmission range sensor connec-
tor (Fig. 112).
(11) Disconnect solenoid/pressure switch assembly
connector (Fig. 112).
Fig. 112 Component Connector Location
1 – SOLENOID/PRESSURE SWITCH ASSY. CONNECTOR
2 – INPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
3 – OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR CONNECTOR
4 – TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR CONNECTOR
(12) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(13) Remove front wheel covers (if equipped) and
front wheel/tire assemblies.
(14) Remove left splash shield.
(15) Remove left and right halfshaft assemblies.
Refer to DIFFERENTIAL AND DRIVELINE for
proper procedures.
(16) Disconnect power steering hose from struc-
tural collar (Fig. 113)
Fig. 113 Power Steering Hose to Structural Collar
1 – POWER STEERING HOSE
2 – BOLT
(17) Remove the left engine-to-transaxle lateral
bending brace and structural collar (Fig. 114).
Fig. 114 Left Lateral Bending Brace and Structural
Collar—Typical
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