PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
13. Separate the ball joint stud from the steering knuckle by prying down on lower control arm and up against the ball joint boss on the steering
knuckle.
NOTE: Do not allow the driveshaft to hang by the inner ON joint; it must be supported to keep the joint from separating during this operation.
14. Pull the steering knuckle off the driveshaft outer C/V joint splines and remove the steering knuckle.
NOTE: The cartridge type front wheel bearing used on this vehicle is not transferable to the replacement steering knuckle. If the replacement
steering knuckle does not come with a wheel bearing, a new bearing must be installed in the steering knuckle. Installation of the new wheel bearing
and hub must be done before installing the steering knuckle on the vehicle.
15. If the wheel bearing and hub need removal, Refer to KNUCKLE - DISASSEMBLY. Do not reuse the wheel bearing.
DISASSEMBLY-STEERING KNUCKLE (WHEEL BEARING AND HUB)
NOTE: The removal and installation of the wheel bearing and hub from the steering knuckle is only to be done with the steering knuckle removed
from the vehicle using the following procedure.
1. Remove steering knuckle, hub, and wheel bearing as an assembly from the vehicle.
