FixVault
Home › Chrysler › 2003 › PT Cruiser Base, Automatic › Repair and Diagnosis › Suspension › Rear Suspension › Spindle › Installation

Rear Suspension: Spindle: Installation

  1. Place a new seal on the spindle (Figure ).
  2. Install the spindle from the back side into the support plate (drum brakes) or disc brake adapter, then place it into its mounting position on the end of the axle (Figure ).
    3. NOTE: When performing the following step, use new mounting bolts or clean and apply Mopar(R) Stud & Bearing Mount Adhesive or equivalent to the original mounting bolt threads before reuse.
  3. Place the support plate (drum brakes) or disc brake adapter up against the spindle, then install the four bolts securing the brake shoe support plate or disc brake adapter, and the spindle to the axle. Tighten the mounting bolts to a torque of 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  4. On vehicles equipped with antilock brakes, install the wheel speed sensor in the disc brake adapter and install the bolt securing it in place (Figure ). Tighten the wheel speed sensor mounting bolt to a torque of 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  5. Align the parking brake cable routing brackets with their mounts on the trailing arm. Install the two bolts securing the cable and routing brackets to the trailing arm (Figure ). Install and tighten the mounting bolts to a torque of 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.).
  6. Install the hub and bearing on the spindle (Figure ). Install a NEW hub and bearing retaining nut. Tighten the retaining nut to a torque of 217 N.m (160 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install the hub and bearing dust cap.
    NOTE: On vehicles with rear drum brakes, before installing the drum, it may be necessary to adjust the rear brakes. (Refer to SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS ).
  8. On drum brake equipped vehicles, install the brake drum.
  9. On vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes (Figure ):
    1. Install the brake rotor.
    2. Install the disc brake caliper.
    3. Install the caliper guide pin bolts, then tighten them to a torque of 22 N.m (192 in. lbs.).
  10. Install the bolts securing the disc brake flex hose or drum brake flex hose to the axle trailing arm.
  11. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tighten all wheel nuts to a torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  12. Lower the vehicle.
About FixVault