2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Watts Link or Bell Crank Repair

A brief video showing the basics of what is involved with the removal and replacement of the Watts link or Bell crank in a 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. This is generally what causes a nasty rumbling sound coming from the back of the car while you're driving. The process is relatively quick and simple and you only need a few tools to make it happen. Do not attempt this if you are not a trained mechanic and you assume all responsibility. If you do attempt to do this remember safety is priority number one be sure to safety glasses , safety gloves, safety chocks safety jacks, etc.

[@cicero2]

Instead of struggling with the puller underneath the car, would it have been easier to separate the rods from the frame and remove the unit as one? I believe this is possible as my 2002 is knocking and I plan to do it like this. Fingers crossed it works out OK. Thanks for the video.

[@andrewmcglynn4107]

good tutorial thanks!

[@oso1339]

Great video!!!!!

[@jeremycitron1455]

V.good Video, but I could not see any wear to the Watts link, surely the noise comes from the spent bushings?

[@caprice572009]

The center of the link gets some play along with the rod ends. I usually replace the whole assembly if it has 80,000+ miles on the vehicle.

[@talknheadz]

Jeremy Citron i think its the tire rod ends. i wrapped my hand around the tire rod ends and i could feel the looseness from the metal to metal spent bushings...hopefully that'll fix the noise

[@talknheadz]

while shaking the car

[@cpkphil]

Aside from the Watts link, what else is needed to do a proper replacement such as bushings, hardware, etc?? Any idea of prices?? Thanx PG

[@lwalters693]

Dude where do you live? Not a speck of rust under there! I live in Michigan and my 2005 cruiser is almost rusted away underneath. Thanks for the video

[@papatechie]

Virginia... not much snow or salt here

[@fircombehall7495]

Please read the Owners Handbook or a Service Manual for the PT Cruiser.They advise NOT to jack it up using the rear axle OR support it here either. DANGEROUS. This is important information.

[@drummer4hire12]

EXACTLY!!!!