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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
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
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner 26.55 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
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
expand_moreAlternator
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
expand_moreCarburetion
Injection hoses 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
First stage 5.16 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCharging
Turbo charger 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP 19.18 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreScrews 1-10
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP, Screws 1-10.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP, Screws 1-10.
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°
expand_moreScrews 11 – 12
Second stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Sixth stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 119 HP, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
See figure 2.
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 11
Second stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 1-10
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 134 HP, Screws 1-10.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 134 HP, Screws 1-10.
First stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
See figure 3.
Sixth stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 6
Second stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 7 – 10
Third stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Fifth stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
First stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
See figure 3.
Sixth stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 6
Second stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 50.15 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 7 – 10
Third stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
Fifth stage 36.14 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Chrysler diesel straight-4 2.1 L EDJ 148 HP, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
See figure 4.
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 11
Second stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications.
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
expand_moreRocker bridge
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.
expand_moreValve cover
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
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
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°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 19.91 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP 84.82 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreClass 10.9
First stage 239.71 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreClass 8.8 screws
First stage 147.51 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreClass 10.9
First stage 239.71 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreClass 8.8 screws
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
expand_moreFlywheel
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
expand_moreMain bearing
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°
expand_moreM11
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
expand_moreM8
Third stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
Fifth stage 25.08 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM11
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
expand_moreM8
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°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM11
First stage 30.24 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
Second stage 30.24 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 55.32 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
Third stage 20.65 lbf⋅ft
helically from the inside out
Fifth stage 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVibration damper
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
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
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.
expand_moreDrive belt tensioner device
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 139 HP engine (2000.6–2010.12) 22.86 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTiming case cover
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
expand_moreToothed belt guard
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
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the bottom
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard at the top
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt guard center
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreToothed belt tensioning roller
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
expand_moreAll other modifications
Clamping screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
On the engine block 44.99 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
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
expand_moreOil filter housing
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 2.0 L ECC 139 HP 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
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
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
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
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
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
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
On the engine block 44.99 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
On chassis 20.65 lbf⋅ft
On engine bracket 84.82 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
Front 112.85 lbf⋅ft
Rear 184.39 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut
At the subframe 42.78 lbf⋅ft
On chassis 42.78 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTorque arm
expand_moreAt the subframe
Front 84.82 lbf⋅ft
On engine bracket 84.82 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreExhaust manifold
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
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
Chrysler gasoline straight-4 1.6 L EJD 114 HP 18.44 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 13.28 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
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.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Chrysler PT Cruiser Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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