Removal-Except Diesel And Turbo Models - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

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HALF SHAFT (Continued)
(2) A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer
joint of the halfshaft assembly. This may be accom-
panied by the visible loss of grease.
(3) A damaged or worn halfshaft C/V joint. Isolate
the noise to one side of the vehicle. Replace only the
affected side. Replacing both halfshafts is not neces-
sary.
SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION
(1) A worn or damaged halfshaft inner tripod joint.
Isolate the condition to one side of the vehicle.
Replace only the affected side. Replacing both half-
shafts is not necessary.
(2) A sticking tripod joint spider assembly (inner
tripod joint only). Isolate the condition to one side of
the vehicle. Replace only the affected side. Replacing
both halfshafts is not necessary.
(3) Improper wheel balance.
VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS
(1) Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the
backside of the wheel(s).
(2) Out of balance front tires or wheels.
(3) Improper tire and/or wheel runout.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL—EXCEPT DIESEL AND TURBO
MODELS
CAUTION: Boot sealing is vital to retain special
lubricants and to prevent foreign contaminants
from entering the C/V joint. Mishandling, such as
allowing the assemblies to dangle unsupported, or
pulling or pushing the ends can cut boots or dam-
age C/V joints. During removal and installation pro-
cedures, always support both ends of the halfshaft
to prevent damage.
CAUTION: The halfshaft, when installed, acts as a
bolt and secures the front hub/bearing assembly. If
vehicle is to be supported or moved on its wheels
with a halfshaft removed, install a PROPER–SIZED
BOLT AND NUT through front hub. Tighten bolt and
nut to 244 N·m (180 ft. lbs.). This will ensure that
the hub bearing cannot loosen.
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Place transaxle in gated park.
(3) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(4) Remove wheel and tire assembly (Fig. 4).
(5) Remove the cotter pin, nut lock, and spring
washer, and hub nut from the end of the outer C/V
joint stub axle (Fig. 5).
Fig. 4 Wheel and Tire Removal
1 - WHEEL/TIRE ASSY.
2 - LUG NUT (5)
3 - HUB
Fig. 5 Halfshaft Hub Nut & Retaining Hardware
1 - HUB NUT
2 - NUT LOCK
3 - COTTER PIN
4 - SPRING WASHER
(6) If equipped with ABS, disconnect the front
wheel speed sensor and secure harness out of the
way.
(7) Remove nut and bolt (Fig. 6) retaining ball
joint stud into steering knuckle.
NOTE: Use caution when separating ball joint stud
from steering knuckle, so ball joint seal does not
get damaged.
(8) Separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle
by prying down on lower control arm (Fig. 7).
NOTE: Care must be taken not to separate the inner
C/V joint during this operation. Do not allow half-
shaft to hang by inner C/V joint, halfshaft must be
supported.
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