PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo (2009)
8. Place the tie rod heat shield (4) on the knuckle arm (3) so that the shield is positioned straight away from the steering gear and tie rod end once
installed. Align the hole in the shield with the tie rod end mounting hole.
9. Install the outer tie rod (1) ball stud into the hole in the knuckle arm (3). Start the tie rod mounting nut (2) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod
end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench. Tighten the nut to 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the wheel speed sensor (1) with heat shield (2) on the knuckle (4). Install the mounting screw (5) and tighten it to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
11. Install the brake rotor, disc brake caliper and adapter. See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Brake Rotor - Installation
12. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the halfshaft outer C/V joint (5).
13. Install the washer (6) and hub nut (3) on the end of the halfshaft (5) and snug it.
14. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub (4) from rotating, tighten the hub nut (3) to 244 Nm (180 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the spring washer (3), and lock nut (7) over the hub nut. Insert the cotter pin (1) through the notches in the lock nut and hole in halfshaft.