PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
15. Install the screws fastening the front fascia to the reinforcement.
NOTE: Before installing the stabilizer bar, make sure the bar is not upside-down. The stabilizer bar must be installed with the curve on the
outboard ends of the bar facing downward to clear the control arms once fully installed.
16. First, place the stabilizer bar (1) in position on the front suspension crossmember. The slits in each cushion must point toward the front of the
vehicle and sit directly on top of the raised beads formed into the stamping on the crossmember. Next, install the cushion retainers (4), matching
the raised beads formed into the cushion retainers (4) to the grooves formed into the cushions. Install the cushion retainer bolts, but do not
completely tighten them at this time.
17. Install both stabilizer bar links back on vehicle.Start each stabilizer bar link bolt with bushing from the bottom, through the stabilizer bar, inner
link bushings, lower control arm, and into the upper retainer/nut and bushing. Do not fully tighten the link assemblies at this time.
18. Install the tire and wheel assemblies back on vehicle. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
19. Lower the vehicle.
NOTE: It may be necessary to put the vehicle on a platform hoist or alignment rack to gain access to the stabilizer bar mounting bolts with the
vehicle at curb height.
20. Tighten each stabilizer bar link (4) by holding the upper retainer/nut with a wrench and turning the link bolt. Tighten each link bolt to a torque of
28 N.m (20 ft lbs.).
21. Tighten the stabilizer bar cushion retainer (1) bolts to a torque of 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.).
22. Check the front wheel alignment on the vehicle.
