Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 457
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the three hex drive bolts and washers
that attach the power steering pump to the water
pump (Fig. 27).
(2) Use the following steps to access the water
pump impeller hex.
(a) Place a
1
⁄
4
inch drive 10 mm socket in
through the coolant inlet tube, then back it into
the heater hose fitting area as shown (Fig. 30).
Backing the socket into the heater hose fitting
makes it easier to perform the following step.
(b) Holding the socket in this position, insert a
1
⁄
4
inch drive extension (6 inches in length or
longer) in through the heater hose fitting into the
rear of the 10 mm socket.
(c) Push the socket with the extension into the
pump placing the socket on the hex built into the
center of the water pump impeller.
(3) While holding the power steering pump shaft
from turning using a hex wrench in the pulley end of
the shaft, loosen the impeller by rotating the
1
⁄
4
inch
drive extension counterclockwise using a ratchet. The
water pump will rise off of the power steering pump
as the impeller is rotated.
(4) Once
the
threads
have
been
disengaged,
remove the entire water pump assembly from the
power steering pump. If the water pump will be
used again, the 10 mm socket and extension can
be left inside the water pump until reassembly
is completed.
(5) If the water pump inlet cover needs to be
removed, remove the seven fasteners around the
perimeter of the pump and remove the cover. Discard
the housing O-ring type seal.
(6) If the power steering pump pulley needs to be
removed, (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP - DISAS-
SEMBLY).
NOTE: For reassembly, (Refer to 7 - COOLING/EN-
GINE/WATER PUMP - ASSEMBLY).
Fig. 28 Hoses, Reservoir And Pump - 1.6L Engine
1 - RETURN HOSE
2 - FLUID RESERVOIR
3 - SUPPLY HOSE
4 - 1.6L ENGINE
5 - COOLER OUTLET TUBE
6 - PRESSURE HOSE
7 - 30
ENGINE - 1.6L SOHC
PT
WATER PUMP/POWER STEERING PUMP ASSEMBLY (Continued)