PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
1. Inspect camshaft bearing journals for damage and binding (Fig. 41). If journals are binding, check the cylinder head for damage. Also check
cylinder head oil holes for clogging.
2. Check the cam lobe and bearing surfaces for abnormal wear and damage. Replace camshaft if defective.
NOTE: If camshaft is replaced due to lobe wear or damage, always replace the rocker arms.
3. Measure the lobe actual wear (unworn area -wear zone = actual wear) (Fig. 41) and replace camshaft if out of limit. Standard value is 0.0254 mm
(0.001 inch), wear limit is 0.254 mm (0.010 inch).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Ensure that NONE of the pistons are at top dead center when installing the camshafts.
1. Lubricate all camshaft bearing journals, rocker arms and camshaft lobes.
2. Install all rocker arms in original positions, if reused.
3. Position camshafts on cylinder head bearing journals. Install right and left camshaft bearing caps No. 2 - 5 and right No. 6. Tighten M6 fasteners
to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) in sequence shown in (Fig. 42).
