OEM Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Cover

Chrysler PT Cruiser Timing Cover Parts and Q&A

• Timing Cover, Inner
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  Q: How to Remove the Timing Cover on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

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  The Timing Belt covers can be removed by taking off the bolts that hold the upper torque strut, then setting the strut aside. For vehicles with a turbo, empty and remove the air from the air conditioning system and then disconnect the air conditioning lines at the junction block close to the upper timing belt cover. After that, take away the fasteners on the upper timing belt cover and separate the cover from the engine. To remove the lower timing cover, disconnect the negative battery, raise the vehicle up on a hoist and remove the right front wheel and splash shield. Remove the belts attached to the alternator, belt on the pulley and lower torque strut. Take out the connections between the exhaust system, the manifold and the A/C pressure switch from the rear of the compressor housing. Lower the car and use a jack to hold the engine, then empty the air conditioning and unplug the A/C lines below the coupling block. Disconnect the upper torque strut and unscrew the strap from the bracket where it is fixed to the strut tower, then remove the bracket from the tower. Take away the top radiator cover and the Power Steering Pump and bracket, placing the pump aside and still connected to its lines. With the mount secured, unbolt the right engine mounts and raise the engine with a jack until you are able to get at the engine support bracket bolts. Take off the engine support bracket, the bolts holding on the timing belt cover and the cover. Take off the front timing belt covers and then remove the timing belt and the timing belt idler pulley for the rear cover. Use Special Tool 6847 to hold the camshaft sprockets, unbolt them and finally get rid of the rear timing belt cover screws and take off the cover.
• Timing Cover, Upper Outer
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  Q: How to Install the Timing Cover on Chrysler PT Cruiser?

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  Start by fastening the Timing Belt cover with bolts tightened to 6 Nm (50 in.lbs). After that, secure the upper torque strut. For cars with turbochargers, join the air conditioning lines at the junction block next to the upper timing belt cover and add refrigerant to the air conditioner. Adjust the torque strut according to the vehicle's manual instructions. For the lower timing belt cover, put it on and tighten its bolts to 6 Nm (50 in.lbs), put the right engine support bracket on, place the Power Steering Pump where needed and set the mount bracket bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs). Place the engine in position and insert and tighten the right engine mount through bolt to 87 ft. lbs. Put in the power steering pump, bracket, upper radiator support panel and torque strut bracket to the strut tower and attach the ground strap and upper torque strut next. After lifting the vehicle, link the exhaust system to the manifold and then attach the A/C pressure switch connector. Slot the crankshaft damper into place, fit the accessory Drive Belts after that and adjust the torque strut. After that, add the correct splash guard, front wheel and hook the negative cable to your battery. After that, join the rear cover and fasten the bolts to their proper torque, as indicated. Then attach the timing belt idler pulley, setting its bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft.lbs). Never use an impact wrench on the camshaft sprocket bolts so as not to damage the camshaft-to-sprocket dowel pin. Instead, put the sprockets in place with Special Tool 6847 and tighten the middle bolt to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs). Complete this stage by installing the timing belt and both front covers for the timing belt.