Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1526

21 - 114 T350 MANUAL TRANSAXLE
T350 MANUAL TRANSAXLE (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Install clutch module (if equipped) onto input
shaft. Install transaxle into position.
(2) Install transaxle-to-engine mounting bolts (Fig.
20) 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. 19).
(4) Remove screwjack.
(5) Install four (4) modular clutch-to-driveplate
bolts (Fig. 66). Align drive plate and modular clutch
alignment marks placed upon disassembly. Start
with tight-tolerance (slotted) hole, install and torque
bolts to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install starter motor and tighten bolts to 54
N·m (40 ft. lbs.) torque. Make sure to fasten ground
cable to upper starter bolt as shown in (Fig. 18).
(7) Connect starter electrical harness and tighten
positive cable nut to 10 N·m (90 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install bellhousing dust cover (Fig. 16).
(9) Install left engine-to-transaxle bending brace
and structural collar (Fig. 15). Refer to ENGINE for
proper tightening procedure.
(10) Install power steering hose to structural col-
lar.
1 - MODULAR CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2 - CLIP
Fig. 66 Transaxle Removal/Installation (2.0/2.4L Shown)
(11) Install the right lateral bending brace and
tighten bolts to 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 17).
(12) Install both front axle driveshafts.
(13) Fill transaxle with suitable amount of fluid.
(14) Connect clutch master cylinder tube to the
hydraulic clutch slave cylinder (Fig. 12) (Fig. 13). An
audible click should be heard. Verify connection by
pushing and pulling quick connect.
(15) Lower vehicle.
(16) Connect vehicle speed sensor connector (Fig.
10).
(17) Connect shift crossover and selector cables to
shift lever. Install cables to bracket and install
retaining clips (Fig. 9).
(18) Connect back-up lamp switch connector (Fig.
8).
(19) Install battery tray (Fig. 7).
(20) Install battery and tighten hold down clamp
to secure battery (Fig. 6).
(21) Install the air cleaner assembly (Fig. 5).
(22) Connect the battery cables.
(23) Road test vehicle and inspect for leaks.
3 - TRANSAXLE
4 - CLUTCH MODULE BOLT (4)
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