Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1385

PT
PUMP (Continued)
CAUTION: Use only Mopar ATF+4 Automatic Trans-
mission Fluid (MS-9602) in the power steering sys-
tem. Do not overfill.
(1) Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
proper level, then let the fluid settle for at least two
minutes. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/FLUID -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - POWER STEERING
FLUID LEVEL CHECKING)
(2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds,
then turn the engine off.
(3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
(4) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(5) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops.
(6) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(7) Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel
slowly from lock to lock.
(8) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill
as required.
(9) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 1.6L ENGINE
The power steering pump is attached to the water
pump as an assembly on the engine. To remove the
power steering pump, (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/WATER PUMP - REMOVAL).
REMOVAL - 2.0L/2.4L ENGINE
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 19 - STEERING
- WARNING).
(1) Siphon as much fluid as possible from the
power steering fluid reservoir.
(2) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(3) Remove the right front tire and wheel assem-
bly.
(4) Remove the screws fastening the front fascia to
the reinforcement as necessary in order to access the
drive-belt splash shield forward fastener screw (Fig.
4).
Fig. 4 Fascia And Splash Shield Fasteners
1 - FASCIA FASTENERS
2 - FASCIA FASTENERS
3 - SPLASH SHIELD FASTENERS
(5) Remove the drive-belt splash shield fasteners
(Fig. 4). Remove the shield.
(6) Remove the accessory drive-belt from the A/C
compressor and power steering pump. Refer to the
Cooling section for the procedure.
(7) Remove the electrical connectors from the A/C
compressor (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 A/C Compressor Mounting
1 - COMPRESSOR
(8) Remove the four bolts fastening the A/C com-
pressor to the engine (Fig. 5), then move the com-
pressor toward the center of the vehicle, allowing the
compressor to settle in place.
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