PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
mounts directly to the steering knuckle using 2 attaching bolts and nuts going through the strut clevis bracket and steering knuckle. The top of the strut
mounts directly to the strut tower of the vehicle using the three threaded studs on the strut assemblies upper mount.
The strut assembly includes the following components:
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Upper mount (rubber isolated)
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Upper spring seat and bearing
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Dust shield
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Jounce bumper
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Coil spring
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Lower spring isolator
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Strut (damper)
Each component is serviced by removing the strut assembly from the vehicle and disassembling it.
Coil springs are rated separately for each corner or side of the vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of vehicle service. If a coil spring
requires replacement, be sure that it is replaced with a spring meeting the correct load rating for the vehicle and its specific options.
OPERATION
The strut assembly cushions the ride of the vehicle, controlling vibration, jounce and rebound of the suspension.
The coil spring controls ride quality and maintains proper ride height.
The spring isolators isolate the coil spring at the top and bottom from coming into metal-to-metal contact with the upper mounting seat and the strut.
The jounce bumper limits suspension travel and metal-to-metal contact under full jounce condition.
The strut dampens jounce and rebound motions of the coil spring and suspension.
