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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chrysler REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> PT Cruiser -> Description -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
Front
The front disc brakes consist of a single piston caliper mounted to a caliper adapter using two threaded guide pin bolts. The front brake rotors are vented.
Some models are equipped with a heavy duty braking system. The front disc brakes utilize brake rotors that have a pad contact surface approximately .20 inch thicker and brake calipers to accommodate the additional width. The calipers can be identified by the. "Turbo" mark and the rotors by the recessed machined area near...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
Remove
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Place transaxle in gated park.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove cotter pin, nut lock, spring washer and hub nut from end of outer C/V joint stub axle.
- On models equipped with ABS, disconnect front wheel speed sensor and secure harness out of the way.
- Remove nut and bolt retaining ball joint stud into steering knuckle.
- Separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle by prying down on lower control arm. Use caution when separating ball joint stud from steering knuckle, so ball joint seal does not get damaged.
- Rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner box cover.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine structural collar.
- Disconnect starter motor wiring.
- Remove starter motor mounti...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
The amber lamp monitors anti-lock brake system condition. The lamp should be on during engine starting, but should go off when the self-diagnostic system determines proper system operation. If the lamp remains On, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. After diagnosis and re...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump inlet tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump inlet tube and from vehicle.
- Reverse proc...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator Belt -> Power Steering Belt & A/C Compressor Belt
Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
Power Steering Belt & A/C Compressor Belt
- Remove right front splash shield.
- Release tension by rotating tensioner clockwise until belt can be removed from power steering pump pulley.
- Remove drive belt.
- Reverse procedur...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Transmission Component Locations Diagram for 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Center Console Harness Connector & Ground Locations Diagram for 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Chrome Clad Wheel Adapters For Proper Balancing Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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