PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
Inspect for broken or cracked welds at each end of the twist beam within the axle. Inspect for broken or cracked welds at each axle trailing arm
bushing bore. If a problem is present, the axle must be replaced.
Inspect the bushings at the leading ends of the axle trailing arms. Look for damage or deterioration of the bushings. Make sure the bushings are
centered side-to-side in their bore. If a problem exists, the bushings must be replaced. They can be replaced separately from the axle.
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install the trailing arm forward brackets on each side of the axle in the following way:
a. From above the axle, place the bracket down over the axle trailing arm bushing aligning the hole in the bracket with the center hole in the
bushing.
b. From the outboard side of the axle and bracket, push the thru-bolt through the bracket and bushing. The trailing arm bracket thru-bolts must be
installed from the outside, in toward the center of the axle assembly, otherwise the bolt threaded ends will come in contact with the body of the
vehicle upon axle installation on vehicle.
c. Install the nut on the inboard end of the nut. Tighten the nut until the bracket has resistance when turned, but still moves independent of the
axle bushing. It must be fully tightened later, once the vehicle is at curb height.
2. Center the axle beam on the transmission jack standing at axle removal height.
3. Swing the trailing arms up aligning the brackets with the scribed marks made upon removal, then install all eight mounting bolts (four per side).
Thread the bolts in, but do not fully tighten.
4. Tap the axle trailing arm brackets as necessary to align the brackets to the scribed marks, then tighten the bolts to a torque of 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
5. Install a rubber isolator on each end of the coil springs wrapping the rubber fingers around the coil. Turn the isolators until the rubber abutment
butts up against the flat end of the spring coil.
NOTE: Both ends of the coil spring are identical. Either end of the spring can be the top or bottom.
6. Place the coil springs on top of the axle spring perches.
