Clutch Description; Operation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

6 - 2 CLUTCH
CLUTCH
DESCRIPTION
The typical clutch hydraulic system (Fig. 1) (Fig. 2)
consists of a clutch master cylinder and integral res-
ervoir, a clutch slave cylinder, and an interconnecting
fluid line. LHD models have an adjustable pedal
pushrod.
Fig. 1 LHD Clutch Hydraulic System—Typical
1 - RESERVOIR
2 - MASTER CYLINDER
3 - CLUTCH PEDAL
4 - ADJUSTMENT SCREW
5 - QUICK CONNECT - GETRAG MTX ONLY
6 - SLAVE CYLINDER
7 - RELEASE LEVER
FLUID
CAUTION: Never use any type of petroleum-based
fluid (engine oil, transmission oil, power steering
fluid, etc.) in the clutch hydraulic system. Use of
such fluids will result in master/slave cylinder seal
damage, and cause a failure of the hydraulic clutch
release system.
Fig. 2 RHD Clutch Hydraulic System—Typical
1 - RESERVOIR
2 - MASTER CYLINDER
3 - PEDAL ASSEMBLY
4 - SLAVE CYLINDER
NOTE: The clutch hydraulic system and replace-
ment components are pre-filled, and under normal
operating conditions, additional fluid is not required
for the life of the vehicle.
The fluid required for use in the clutch hydraulic
system is brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 specifica-
tions and J1703 standards. No other type of fluid is
recommended or approved for use in the clutch
hydraulic system. use only Mopar
equivalent from a tightly sealed container.

OPERATION

T350-Equipped Models
The clutch hydraulic system is responsible for
engaging and disengaging the clutch. Depressing the
clutch pedal develops fluid pressure in the clutch
master cylinder. This pressure is transmitted to the
slave cylinder through a connecting line. In turn, the
slave cylinder operates the clutch release lever (Fig.
1) (Fig. 2).
PT
brake fluid or