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Car Forum / Chrysler Cars / July 2006'01 PT Cruiser clunking noises in rear
Vehicle has about 75K miles. On bumpy roads we hear a clunking sound -- that's about the best I can described it -- coming from the rear of the car. I've raised it and looked for something obvious like a worn bushing, loose wheel bearing, and so on, but can't find anything. It has been present for some time and seems to have gradually gotten more frequent. Has anyone experienced this problem and found what it is? > Vehicle has about 75K miles. On bumpy roads we hear a clunking sound -- > that's about the best I can described it -- coming from the rear of the > car. I've raised it and looked for something obvious like a worn bushing, > loose wheel bearing, and so on, but can't find anything. It has been > present for some time and seems to have gradually gotten more frequent. > Has anyone experienced this problem and found what it is? More then likely the rear sway bar links are causing your problem. Part number 4656932AA Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech > More then likely the rear sway bar links are causing your problem. > Part number 4656932AA > > Glenn Beasley > Chrysler Tech Also a good time to swap in a pair of new bushings as well. Richard. > > More then likely the rear sway bar links are causing your problem. > > Part number 4656932AA [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Richard. I just took my 2001 PT Cruiser, with 48000 miles, in to the dealer (again) for the same issue, plus squeaks from rear. Dealer says new busings will fix the squeaks and link will fix the clunk. Since this is a problem I have heard of repeatedly on 2001s, I asked if the parts had been re-engineered or would they install the same thing that had failed - reply was "not re-engineered", same old part number. Given the original parts started failing at around 34k miles (dealer couldn't hear the noises when they drove the car), I have elected to go elsewhere, in search of longer-lived parts. I know bushings are available from third-parties and will be talking to NAPA (maybe others) soon about the link. Anyone know of links other than from MoPar?  SignatureTo email, replace Cujo with Juno > Given the original parts started failing at around 34k miles (dealer > couldn't hear the noises when they drove the car), I have elected to go > elsewhere, in search of longer-lived parts. I know bushings are available > from third-parties and will be talking to NAPA (maybe others) soon about > the > link. Anyone know of links other than from MoPar? The only source for the links is Chrysler. One of mine actually snapped in half on its shaft! I replaced the bushings myself with the following and recommend them to you. http://www.autotrucktoys.com/ptcruiser/Energy-Suspension-PT-Cruiser-Rear-Sway-Ba r-Bushing-Set-P3809C625.aspx Use a synthetic brake pin lube on any bushing to extend their life and reduce the chance of noise. Richard. > The only source for the links is Chrysler. One of mine actually snapped in > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Richard. Thanks for the info and recommendation. My son used Energy bushings on his Mazda RX-7 a few years ago and was very pleased with the improvement they made; sounds like a good choice for this application. SignatureTo email, replace Cujo with Juno Can these bushings be replaced while the car is on ramps? Are any special tolls needed? Thanks in Advance Jim Can these bushings be replaced while the car is on ramps? Are any special tolls needed? Thanks in Advance Jim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ yes they can be replaced easily there is a swaybar link in the middle that is well known for getting loose and making noise over bumps. some call it a watts link it's about 5 1/2 inches long > Vehicle has about 75K miles. On bumpy roads we hear a clunking sound -- > that's about the best I can described it -- coming from the rear of the > car. I've raised it and looked for something obvious like a worn bushing, > loose wheel bearing, and so on, but can't find anything. It has been > present for some time and seems to have gradually gotten more frequent. > Has anyone experienced this problem and found what it is? Thank you all. I'll check the Watts Links & bellcrank, and bushings. I have the "Haynes" book. Jim H. > > More then likely the rear sway bar links are causing your problem. > > Part number 4656932AA > > > > Glenn Beasley > > Chrysler Tech There are two, left and right - are they interchangable (same part number)? Thanks Signature"Better Things for Better Living, Through Chemistry." - DuPont, or Timothy Leary? |
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