Chrysler PT Cruiser Hydraulic System Bleeding?

The complete procedure to bled Hydraulic system is as follows:---

Hydraulic system bleeding for Chrysler:---

Bleeding

NOTE

It is necessary to bleed the clutch hydraulic release system if the system has lost an excessive amount of fluid and has allowed air into the circuit. Air in the system typically results in a spongy pedal feel, and/or improper clutch release. If air cannot be removed from the system using this procedure, it may be necessary to replace both the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder assemblies.

Non-Turbo Models

1. From the driver's seat, actuate the clutch pedal 60-100 times.
2. Verify the clutch operation/pedal feel. If the pedal still feels spongy, or the clutch does not fully disengage, excessive air is still trapped within the system.
3. Verify the fluid level in the clutch master cylinder reservoir. Top off with DOT 3 brake fluid as necessary.
4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
5. Remove the clutch slave cylinder assembly from the transaxle case, but do not disconnect from the system. Allow the slave cylinder to hang, making it the lowest part of the system.
   
   CAUTION

   While the slave cylinder is detached from the transaxle, DO NOT actuate the clutch master cylinder. Damage to the slave cylinder will result.
6. Depress the slave cylinder pushrod until it bottoms and then release. Repeat this at least 10 times, forcing trapped air upwards and out of the system.
7. Re-install the slave cylinder into position. Torque the slave cylinder to case bolt to 168 inch lbs. (19 Nm).
8. Carefully lower the vehicle.
9. Check and adjust clutch master cylinder fluid level. Actuate clutch pedal 30 times. Verify clutch operation/pedal feel. If the pedal still feels spongy, or the clutch does not fully disengage, air is still trapped within the system. Repeat Steps 3-7 until air is purged.
10. If several attempts at purging air from the system are unsuccessful, replace both the clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder assemblies.
11. Top off clutch master cylinder fluid level with DOT 3 brake fluid as necessary.

Turbocharged Models

NOTE

Due to the angle and design of the turbo hydraulic system components, gravity and pedal bleeding are less effective and less efficient than the reverse fluid injection method (reverse bleeding). Reverse bleeding is recommended for this system, and requires the use of commercially available injection bleeding equipment.

Alternate Procedure (Pedal Bleeding)

1. Remove reservoir cap and inspect fluid level. Top off with DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Actuate clutch pedal briskly at least 50 times. Verify release system function. Repeat. If release system is still inoperative, continue with procedure.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove clutch bell housing access cap to expose system bleed screw.
   
   WARNING

   Use care not to allow fluid to drain into clutch bell housing. Excessive fluid will be agitated and sprayed around inside the clutch bell housing by the rotating flywheel, contaminating the flywheel, disc, and pressure plate, resulting in poor clutch engagement.
4. Using suitable socket/wrench, loosen bleed screw. Immediately install rubber hose to bleed screw to prevent fluid from entering clutch bell housing. Tighten bleed screw gently with suitable wrench.
5. Lower vehicle.
6. Have helper actuate clutch pedal to floor.
7. Place collection container at end of hose to capture expelled fluid.
8. Using suitable wrench, break bleeder screw loose and tighten to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm). Do not over-tighten.
9. Have helper release pedal, returning it to the at rest position, and then actuate the pedal to the floor.
10. Break bleeder screw loose and tighten to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm). Do not over-tighten.
11. Repeat procedure as necessary, keeping master cylinder reservoir full during the process, until air bubbles are no longer visible in collection container.
12. When air bubbles are no longer visible, actuate clutch pedal briskly at least 50 times.
13. Verify release system function and top off fluid as necessary.

Recommended Procedure (Reverse Bleeding)

1. Remove reservoir cap and inspect fluid level. Top off with DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Actuate clutch pedal briskly at least 50 times. Verify release system function. Repeat. If the release system is still inoperative, continue with the following procedure.
2. Remove the reservoir from the bracket and empty it into a collection container.
3. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
4. Remove clutch bell housing access cap to expose system bleed screw.
   
   WARNING

   Use care not to allow fluid to drain into clutch bell housing. Excessive fluid will be agitated and sprayed around inside the clutch bell housing by the rotating flywheel, contaminating the flywheel, disc, and pressure plate, resulting in poor clutch engagement.
5. Using a suitable socket/wrench, loosen the bleed screw. 
   
   
   
   Fig. Location of the bleed screw for the 2.4L engine
6. Quickly attach hand operated bleed apparatus to bleed screw. Use care not to over-fill reservoir and spill fluid into engine compartment.
7. Operate bleed gun sufficiently to expel air upward through circuit and out of master cylinder reservoir. Fill and empty reservoir 3 times.
8. Remove bleed apparatus and tighten bleed screw to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm). Do not over-tighten.
9. Carefully lower the vehicle.
10. Top off reservoir with fluid, then return the cap.
11. Verify system operation. Actuate clutch pedal 50 times. If necessary, repeat procedure until road test confirms that shift issues no longer exist.

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