OEM 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Camshaft

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Camshaft Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Remove and Reinstall a Camshaft on 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

  A: To remove the camshaft, open the cylinder head cover and take away both the camshaft position sensor and the camshaft target magnet. After that, take off the timing belt, then take apart the camshaft sprockets and the rear cover of the timing belt. Bearing caps are given specific numbers, so you should begin by unbolting the outside bearing caps. Latches the shaft in the usual pattern required for the camshaft, noting that each camshaft is not equivalent and the intake cam numbering 6 features a larger thrust bearing face spacing. Find the camshafts before pulling them out of the head and play it from the head after that. When rocker arms are removed, label and label them so they can go back in the same spots on the camshaft. Wipe down the camshaft with a solvent that matches your needs. Look for damage or binding on the camshaft bearing journals and check the cylinder head for any problems, while examining if the oil holes are clogged. Check both the cam lobe and the bearing surface for unusual damage or wear. If they are faulty, install a new camshaft. Take the thickness of the lobe as the point of reference, following a standard of 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch) and a maximum wear of 0.254 mm (0.010 inch). When the wear is greater than 0.254 mm (0.010 inch), the camshaft needs to be replaced. Make sure not to push any pistons in the engine to top dead center while it is being installed. Ensure each of the camshaft bearing journals, rocker arms and camshaft lobes are well lubricated, then put the rocker arms back in place where they went before. Place the camshafts on the cylinder head bearing journals and set the right and left camshaft bearing caps No. 2 - 5 and right No. 6, tightening all the M6 fasteners to 12 Nm (105 inch lbs.) following the right order. Put Mopar Gasket Maker on bearing caps 1 and 6, set them in place and tighten the M8 bolts to 28 Nm. Before adding the seals, you must put in the end caps. Attach the camshaft oil seals first and then set in place the camshaft target magnet and camshaft position sensor. After that, replace the cylinder head cover, timing belt rear cover and camshaft sprockets and install the timing belt.