
hoses, until the air is out of the fluid. Shut the off
engine.
(3) Check the power steering fluid level and add
fluid as necessary. Start the engine again and let
idle.
(4) The analyzer gauge should read below 862 kPa
(125 psi). If above, inspect the hoses for restrictions
and repair as necessary. The initial pressure should
be in the range of 345-552 kPa (50-80 psi). The flow
meter should read between 1.5 and 1.7 GPM.
CAUTION:
The
following
test
procedure
step
involves testing maximum pump pressure output
and flow control valve operation. Do not leave valve
closed for more than five seconds as the pump
could be damaged.
NOTE: Power steering pump maximum relief pres-
sure is 9308 to 9998 kPa (1350 to 1450 psi.).
(5) Close the flow meter valve fully three times
and record highest pressure indicated each time. All
three readings must be above specifications
and within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each other.
•
If the power steering pump pressure’s are above
specifications, but not within 345 kPa (50 psi) of each
other, replace the power steering pump.
•
If the pressure’s are within 345 kPa (50 psi) of
each other, but below specifications, replace the
power steering pump.
If the power steering pump requires replacement,
refer to the section Power Steering Pump within this
group for the removal and installation procedure.
CAUTION: During the next step, do not force the
pump to operate against the stops for more than 5
seconds at a time as pump damage may result.
(6) Completely open the valve on the Power Steer-
ing Analyzer flow meter. Turn the steering wheel to
the extreme left until the stop in the steering gear is
met, then turn the steering wheel to the right until
the right stop is met. Record the highest indicated
pressure at each position. Compare the recorded
readings to the specifications. If the highest output
pressure reading against one stop is not within 345
kPa (50 psi) of the highest reading at the other stop,
the steering gear is leaking internally and must be
replaced.
If the power steering gear requires replacement,
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL).
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STEERING
DIAGNOSIS CHARTS
NOTE: There are three diagnosis charts following
that cover the topics Power Steering Noise, Steer-
ing Wheel Feel, and Power Steering Fluid.
POWER STEERING NOISE
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSES
CORRECTION
OBJECTIONABLE HISS
OR WHISTLE*
1. Damaged or mispositioned
steering column shaft/coupling dash
panel seal.
1. Reposition or replace steering
column shaft/coupling dash panel seal.
2. Noisy valve in power steering
gear.
2. Replace power steering gear.
RATTLE OR CLUNK
1. Power steering gear loose on front
suspension crossmember.
1. Inspect power steering gear
mounting bolts. Replace as necessary.
Tighten to the specified torque.
2. Front suspension crossmember
mounting fasteners loose at frame.
2. Tighten the front suspension
crossmember mounting fasteners to the
specified torque.
3. Loose tie rod (outer or inner).
3. Check tie rod pivot points for wear.
Replace worn/loose parts as required.
4. Loose lower control arm mounting
bolts at front suspension
crossmember.
4. Tighten control arm mounting bolts to
the specified torques.
5. Loose strut assembly mounting
fasteners at strut tower.
5. Tighten strut assembly fasteners to
the specified torques.
PT
STEERING
19 - 3
STEERING (Continued)
Summary of Contents for PT Cruiser
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Page 5: ...Fig 3 FASTENER IDENTIFICATION PT INTRODUCTION 3 FASTENER IDENTIFICATION Continued...
Page 6: ...Fig 4 FASTENER STRENGTH 4 INTRODUCTION PT FASTENER IDENTIFICATION Continued...
Page 9: ...Fig 6 METRIC CONVERSION CHART PT INTRODUCTION 7 METRIC SYSTEM Continued...
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Page 31: ...Fig 1 Front Suspension System PT FRONT SUSPENSION 2 3 FRONT SUSPENSION Continued...
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Page 1078: ...Fig 92 Oil Lubrication System 9 58 ENGINE 1 6L SOHC PT LUBRICATION Continued...
Page 1287: ...Fig 7 ENGINE COMPARTMENT SIDE AND BOTTOM VIEW PT FRAMES BUMPERS 13 5 FRAME Continued...
Page 1288: ...Fig 8 REAR FRAME SECTION SIDE AND BOTTOM VIEW 13 6 FRAMES BUMPERS PT FRAME Continued...
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Page 1616: ...Neutral Speed Over 8 MPH 21 204 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1617: ...Reverse PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 21 205 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1619: ...First Gear PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 21 207 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1620: ...Second Gear 21 208 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1621: ...Second Gear EMCC PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 21 209 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1622: ...Direct Gear 21 210 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1623: ...Direct Gear CC On PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 21 211 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1624: ...Overdrive 21 212 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1625: ...Overdrive EMCC PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE 21 213 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1626: ...Overdrive CC On 21 214 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PT 41TE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Continued...
Page 1723: ...PT TIRES WHEELS 22 11 TIRES Continued...
Page 1779: ...Fig 15 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY PT INSTRUMENT PANEL 23 51 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY Continued...
Page 1828: ...Fig 5 BODY LOCATIONS 23 100 BODY STRUCTURE PT SEALER LOCATIONS Continued...
Page 1832: ...Fig 9 ROOF 1 THUMBGRADE SEALER 23 104 BODY STRUCTURE PT SEALER LOCATIONS Continued...
Page 1834: ...Fig 11 COWL PLENUM 1 PUMPABLE SEALER 23 106 BODY STRUCTURE PT SEALER LOCATIONS Continued...
Page 1837: ...Fig 14 COWL SIDE 1 PUMPABLE SEALER PT BODY STRUCTURE 23 109 SEALER LOCATIONS Continued...
Page 1840: ...Fig 17 REAR FLOOR PAN 1 PUMPABLE SEALER 23 112 BODY STRUCTURE PT SEALER LOCATIONS Continued...
Page 1935: ...Fig 29 Blower Motor Electrical Diagnosis PT HEATING AIR COND LHD 24 29 BLOWER MOTOR Continued...
Page 1990: ...Fig 28 BLOWER MOTOR ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSIS 24 84 HEATING AIR COND RHD PT BLOWER MOTOR Continued...
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