Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 754
(5) Unscrew and remove the power steering fluid
pressure switch from the power steering gear.
INSTALLATION
(1) By hand, screw the power steering pressure
switch into the power steering gear until it is fully
seated (Fig. 15). Tighten the power steering pressure
switch to a maximum torque of 8 N·m (70 in. lbs.).
Over-torquing will result in stripping the threads out
of the power steering pressure switch port in the
steering gear.
(2) Install the vehicle wiring harness connector. Be
sure the latch on the wiring harness connector is
fully engaged with the locking tab on the power
steering pressure switch.
(3) Lower the vehicle.
(4) Fill the power steering fluid reservoir to the
correct fluid level. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/PUMP/
FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(5) Connect the negative cable to the negative post
of the battery.
(6) Start the engine and turn the steering wheel
several times stop-to-stop to bleed any air from the
fluid in the power steering system. Stop the engine,
check the fluid level, and inspect the system for
leaks.
TIE ROD - OUTER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the
vehicle. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)
(3) Loosen tie rod jam nut (Fig. 16). Thread the
jam nut far enough up the inner tie rod to pull the
collar away from the outer tie rod end. Pull the collar
off the end of the outer tie rod.
(4) Remove the nut attaching the outer tie rod end
to steering knuckle (Fig. 17). Remove the nut by
holding the tie rod stud stationary while loosening
and removing the nut with a wrench.
(5) Remove the outer tie rod from the steering
knuckle using Remover, Special Tool MB991113 (Fig.
18).
(6) Remove the tie rod heat shield.
(7) Remove the outer tie rod from the inner tie rod
by unthreading it.
Fig. 16 Outer Tie Rod
1 - INNER TIE ROD
2 - OUTER TIE ROD JAM NUT
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
4 - OUTER TIE ROD END
5 - COLLAR
6 - INNER TIE ROD SERRATION
Fig. 17 Tools On Outer Tie Rod Nut
1 - OUTER TIE ROD
2 - STUD
3 - NUT
19 - 34
GEAR
PT
POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH (Continued)