Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1321

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(3) Remove the pump gears (Fig. 239) and check
for wear and damage.
Fig. 239 Oil Pump Assembly
1 – PUMP HOUSING
2 – OUTER PUMP GEAR
3 – INNER PUMP GEAR
4 – REACTION SHAFT SUPPORT
5 – SEAL RINGS (4)
6 – REACTION SHAFT
7 – CRESCENT
(4) Re-install the gears and check clearances.
(5) Measure the clearance between the outer gear
and the pump pocket (Fig. 240). Clearance should be
0.045-0.141mm (0.0018-0.0056 in.).
Fig. 240 Measure Outer Gear to Pocket
1 – OUTER GEAR
2 – POCKET
(6) Position an appropriate piece of Plastigage
across both pump gears.
(7) Align the Plastigage to a flat area on the reac-
tion shaft support housing.
(8) Install the reaction shaft to the pump housing.
Tighten the bolts to 27 N·M (20 ft. lbs.).
(9) Remove bolts and carefully separate the hous-
ings. Measure the Plastigage following the instruc-
tions supplied.
(10) Clearance between outer gear side and the
reaction shaft support should be 0.020-0.046 mm
(0.008-0.0018 in.). Clearance between inner gear side
and the reaction shaft support should be 0.020-0.046
mm (0.008-0.0018 in.).
INPUT CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Mount input clutch assembly to Input Clutch
Pressure Fixture (Tool 8391).
(2) Tap down reverse clutch reaction plate to
release pressure from snap ring (Fig. 241).
Fig. 241 Tapping Reaction Plate
1 – #4 THRUST PLATE (SELECT)
2 – TAP DOWN REVERSE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE TO
REMOVE OR INSTALL SNAP RING
3 – INPUT SHAFT CLUTCHES RETAINER ASSEMBLY
4 – REVERSE CLUTCH REACTION PLATE
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