PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
5. Install the washer and nut on the end of each shock absorber lower mounting bolt. Tighten the mounting bolts to a torque of 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the jack.
7. Hook the lower ends of the stabilizer bar cushion retainers into the slots in the back of the axle, then rotate the opposite end of the retainers
upward so the mounting bolts can be installed. Install the mounting bolt though each cushion retainer into the threads in the rear axle. Tighten the
rear stabilizer bar cushion retainer bolts to a torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: When installing the watts links and bell crank to the axle, make sure the bell crank is right side-up. When mounted properly, the
words "BACK UP" should be able to be read from the rear over the top of the axle.
8. Install the bolt from the front securing the watts link bell crank to the center of the axle. Place the washer and nut on the end of the mounting bolt
and tighten it to a torque of 149 Nm (110 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tighten all wheel nuts to a torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Verify proper vehicle curb height.
