2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Hatchback First generation facelift Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 139 HP | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 26.55 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 39.83 lbf⋅ft |
Vacuum pump | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Injection hoses | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Turbo charger | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly See figure 1. | |
Third stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 90° |
Second stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Sixth stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 2. | |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 3. | |
Sixth stage | 90° |
Second stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 3. | |
Sixth stage | 90° |
Second stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 4. | |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Cylinder head screws shank length (maximum) | 4.09 in |
Cylinder head screws shank length (new) | 4.02 in |
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 114 HP engine (2001.11–2010.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out |
First stage | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 239.71 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 239.71 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 147.51 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 100.31 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
Drive plate | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
Use screw-locking compound. |
Flywheel cover | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Center | 44.99 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Outside screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Fourth stage | 59.74 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Fifth stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Fourth stage | 59.74 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Fifth stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in several steps. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Second stage | 30.24 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 55.32 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out | |
Fifth stage | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 134 HP | 100.31 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 139 HP | 100.31 lbf⋅ft |
Inlet camshaft | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Outlet camshaft | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Inlet camshaft | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Outlet camshaft | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
Chain tensioner | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 139 HP engine (2000.6–2010.12) | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 134 HP | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 139 HP | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 134 HP | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 139 HP | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Clamping screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 44.99 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 139 HP | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.4 L EDZ 141 HP | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.4 L EDZ 148 HP | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.4 L EDV 220 HP | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.4 L EDZ 141 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.4 L EDZ 148 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.4 L EDV 220 HP | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Glow plugs | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Knock sensor | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 44.99 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 112.85 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 184.39 lbf⋅ft |
At the subframe | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 42.78 lbf⋅ft |
Front | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 84.82 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 139 HP | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP | 30.98 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 39.83 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Chrysler warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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