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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004PT CRUISER TOURING, 2.4 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 66 (FRAME SYSTEM & BUMPER SYSTEM)REAR CROSSMEMBERASSEMBLY
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, Automatic
Rear CROSSMEMBER: Assembly
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Assembly
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- Clean bore in crossmember where bushing mounts.
- Thoroughly coat new bushing and crossmember bore with Mopar(R) Rubber Bushing Installation Lube.
- Place Installer, Special Tool C-8173-3, on top of crossmember bushing bore with inside taper end facing up. Locater lip on bottom of tool should align the tool with bushing bore.
- Coat the tapered bore of Special Tool C-8173-3 with Mopar(R) Rubber Bushing Installation Lube, then place the bushing in its tapered bore (Fig 2 ).
- Install Special Tool 8173-4 in the cup, Special Tool 8173-1 (Fig 1 ). Install cup, Special Tool 8173-1 into well of press, Special Tool C-4212F (Fig 1 ).
- Install Remover/Installer, Special Tool 8173-2, on end of the threaded push rod on Special Tool C-4212F.
- Place special tools on crossmember and bushing (Fig 2 ).
- Turn the threaded rod, pushing bushing down through Special tool 8173-3 and into place in the crossmember. Continue pushing the bushing until bottoms against Special Tool 8173-4.
- Remove special tools.
- Verify the bushing is properly centered in the crossmember bore and the outer bushing lips are not pinched.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.