Operation; Engine Mounting Description; Left Mount Removal; Installation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

9 - 202 ENGINE 2.4L DOHC
VIBRATION DAMPER (Continued)
Fig. 95 Crankshaft Damper—Removal
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 1026 3 - JAW PULLER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL 6827A INSERT
NOTE: Lubricate the threads of the M12 1.75 x 150
mm bolt using Mopar Nickel Anti-seize Compound
or equivalent, before beginning to press the damper
on.
(2) Install crankshaft damper bolt and tighten to
136 N·m (100 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 96).
(3) Install accessory drive belts (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -

INSTALLATION).

Fig. 96 Crankshaft Damper—Installation
1 - SPECIAL TOOL 6792
ENGINE MOUNTING
DESCRIPTION
The engine mounting system (Fig. 98) and (Fig.
100) consists of a four-point system utilizing two
load-carrying mounts and two torque struts. The
load-carrying mounts are located on each frame rail.
The right mount is a hydro-elastic mount and left
mount is a conventional elastomeric isolator. The two
torque controlling struts are attached at the front of
the engine, straddling the right side load-carrying
mount. The upper strut connects to the suspension
strut tower and the lower to the suspension cross-
member.

OPERATION

The four-point engine mounting system minimizes
the transmission of structure-borne engine noise to
the passenger compartment. The load-carrying right
and left mounts dampen and isolate vertical motion
and vibration. The two struts absorbs torque reaction
forces and torsional vibrations.
LEFT MOUNT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove air cleaner assembly.
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Remove bolts attaching the power distribution
center (PDC) bracket to left mount and battery tray
(Fig. 97).
(4) Support transaxle with a suitable jack.
(5) Remove mount to transaxle bolts (Fig. 98).
(6) Remove left mount bracket to body frame rail
fasteners (Fig. 98).
(7) Remove mount.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install engine mount bracket to body frame rail
and tighten fasteners to 28 N·m (250 in. lbs.) (Fig.
98).
(2) Position engine/transaxle for installation of
mount to transaxle bolts. Install and tighten bolts to
68 N·m (50 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 98).
(3) Remove jack from under transaxle.
(4) Install bolts attaching the power distribution
center (PDC) bracket to left mount and battery tray
(Fig. 97).
(5) Connect negative cable to battery.
(6) Install air cleaner assembly.
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