Pt Cruiser Watts Link (Bell Crank) Replacement

PT Cruiser making a noise in the rear? May check your watts link, also known as a bell crank. This video shows you how to replace it. Thanks for watching!
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[@pepejoseggg]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I just finished the same job in my PT Cruiser, and your tutorial was a great help for me. The way you did it was so easy and simple. THANKS AGAIN....!!!

[@skcarpet]

I can tell you are really experienced and can do this in your sleep.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

Subscribed. The other videos on this same repair all show the repairman replacing the tie rods along with the Watt's link - your method looks to be much more professional, simpler, more logical and doesn't seem as wasteful. I was going to go off replacing the entire assembly, but now that I see your method, it not only makes much more sense, it saves having to replace more parts that might not need replacing. Thanks for the content. Keep up the good work. בס'ד

[@davidrwowbotham2633]

Direct directions. Tagged socket sizes, awesome 👍

[@okcvet1st]

Thanks!

[@bobmeijer1914]

Indeed, your method, explanation and image quality are by far the best! Thank you!

[@darthsynchronic]

Straight forward video... much appreciated!

[@dadsrustorations5103]

Best description on the replacement Thanks!

[@cash5627]

You know, I replaced both the struts and sway bar links on my fiance's pt trying to cure the "clunk" I never considered this. Thanks I'll give this a try.

[@marklowry1979]

great vid...camera, audio, articulate...excellent

[@elmeromero1794]

Thanks for the info!!!! I’ll be doing this to my daughter’s car next weekend!!! Someone said it was the sway bay linkage and I ordered them! But when doing rear drum brakes today this PT cruiser does not have any!!!

[@Tiberius2112]

BEST VIDEO I FOUND..THANKS!

[@richlewisbikes]

Thanks very much. Great simple video. I was able to do it easily thanks to seeing. So you helped me out today! Cheers! 👍🏻😁

[@MrAlan1828]

Thank You for the video, your tutorial is VERY easy to understand, clear speech. Grateful for this. I can finally DIY vs have my mechanic charge me for it and many other too.

[@jerrylachlan4059]

instablaster...

[@davidkato477]

Great job on explaining the procedure. Question how would you know if you need to replace the tire rods that are attached to the Watts Link?

[@KelikakuCoutin]

I know this is a late answer, but there are a lot of other videos showing that, included replacing the rods at the same time; those videos, though, do everything under the vehicle. They show the repairman cranking on the old rods in order to remove the Watt's link, possibly damaging them. This video, removing the entire assembly first, then doing the repair on a bench, then reinstalling the assembly, minimizes the chance of the old rods being compromised, and allows them to be re-used. For example, if you order the replacement Watt's link on Amazon, they suggest ordering both sides of the tie rods along with it. Most of the videos on this R&R do replace the entire assembly. That seems more costly and more wasteful, & probably not necessary if you follow the method in this video. It's easier to do it here outside the vehicle. Best method. This seems a lot more professional and avoids replacing parts unnecessarily. EDIT: I'd like to see a video that removes the Watt's link and just repairs the damaged part of the link instead, with just a new bushing in the worn out section.

[@leemarlow2802]

Thanks very clear and helpful

[@Phantom_Foxx]

thank you sir i had same issue u made the change much easier

[@okcvet1st]

Thanks for watching!

[@halo3603]

Doing mine in a week. Thanks, man. Big help!

[@okcvet1st]

Glad to hear it helped!

[@halo3603]

Did it in under 2 hours. Took my time. Power tools are a MUST, though! Lol.

[@scottcates]

This is super helpful. Thank you.

[@thebillpurkconcertseriesby6066]

Super job!

[@bobmeijer1914]

if the like button had 1- 5 stars, for me it is 5+

[@rickjames6366]

I have to agree, excellent video.

[@rochrides8730]

Thank you I have to replace mine

[@paintballhallic]

Do you have any videos showing how to change the rear coil spring on pt cruiser?

[@joseheri4580]

thanks friend very good explanation

[@davidstrickland5663]

Great video. I’m going to try it. Can this be done on ramps or does it have to be on jack stands?

[@meanyellow]

You are using a 24mm deep socket for the nut but what size is the head of the bolt on the opposite side ?

[@camreed7073]

helped me out thank you

[@rochrides8730]

Do you have to put the car on jack stands to do this

[@jameslucchetti8048]

Very good

[@eldesgraciado6690]

AWESOME, DUDE. THANKS!

[@charleshillrich1902]

Wish I had an impact gun to do this myself , I have all the parts just can't get the watts nut off so off to a garage 😭

[@gerardoortiz7455]

great video thanks

[@martinlyons7463]

Where do I buy the Watts Link?

[@edropper2732]

What year is this car? I'm hearing others say that axel bolt is 21mm so I'm confused :)

[@okcvet1st]

As I often say, yours may be different. Sometimes you just have to get under there and figure it out.

[@ricardocabral1220]

Piece of 🍰👏👏 👏

[@jackianmayer5910]

smarter not harder...