Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 146

5 - 44 BRAKES
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
CAUTION: When installing the retaining clip on the
brake pedal pin a NEW retaining clip must be used
to ensure the retention of the vacuum booster push
rod.
(5) Install a NEW retaining clip (Fig. 119) on the
brake pedal pin.
(6) Using Mopar Lubriplate or an equivalent,
lightly lubricate the surface of the brake pedal
striker (Fig. 118) which the plunger of the stop lamp
switch contacts.
NOTE: Prior to installing stop lamp switch into
bracket, the plunger must be moved to its fully
extended position using the procedure in Step 7.
(7) Hold stop lamp switch firmly in one hand.
Using other hand, pull outward on the plunger of the
stop lamp switch until it has ratcheted out to its
fully extended position.
(8) Connect the wiring harness connector to the
stop lamp switch.
(9) Install the stop lamp switch in the brake pedal
bracket. Stop lamp switch is installed using the fol-
lowing procedure. Depress the brake pedal as far
down as possible. Then while holding brake pedal
down, align index key on switch with slot in square
hole of mounting bracket. When switch is fully
installed in bracket, rotate stop lamp switch (Fig.
118) in a clockwise direction approximately 30
degrees.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when pulling
back on brake pedal to adjust the stop lamp switch.
If to much force is used, damage to the stop lamp
switch or striker (Fig. 118) can result.
(10) Gently pull back on the brake pedal until it
stops moving. This will cause the switch plunger to
ratchet back to its correct position.
(11) Install the silencer panel/air duct.
(12) Connect the remote ground cable for the bat-
tery on the ground post located on left shock tower
(Fig. 116).
CHASSIS BRAKE TUBES AND HOSES
Always use Mopar replacement brake hose assem-
blies to ensure quality, correct length and superior
fatigue life. Care should be taken to make sure that
the tube and hose mating surfaces are clean and free
from nicks and burrs. Hose assemblies for each
brake are unique and not interchangeable.
Use new copper seal washers on all connections
using Banjo Bolts and tighten all fittings to their
specified torques.
The flexible front hydraulic brake hose should
always be installed on the vehicle by first attaching
the Banjo connector to the disc brake caliper. After
routing the flex hose around the strut, hand start the
TRANSMISSION PARK BRAKE LEVER CENTER CONSOLE ALLEN WRENCH SHIFT KNOB INDICATOR RANGE
chassis brake tube nut into the end of the flex hose.
Following this procedure will prevent twisting of the
flex hose when the flex hose bracket is attached to
the front frame rail. Then tighten all brake line fit-
ting to the specified torques.
On vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes, loosely
connect the flex hose tube nut to the wheel cylinder,
and then secure the flex hose bracket to the brake
support plate. After the flex hose bracket is secured to
the brake support plate, tighten the flex hose to wheel
cylinder tube nut to the specified torque. Then hand
start the chassis tube nut to the opposite end of the
flex hose. After chassis tube nut is hand started into
flex hose attach the flex hose bracket to the rear
frame rail. Then tighten the nut on the chassis brake
tube to the specified torque. Following this procedure
will reduce the potential for twisting the flex hose dur-
ing the installation procedure.
Only double wall 4.75 mm (3/16 in.) steel brake
line tubing, with Al- Rich/ZN-AL alloy coating should
be used for replacement. Care must be taken when
replacing brake tubing, to be sure the proper bending
and flaring tools and procedures are used to avoid
kinking. Do not route the tubes against sharp edges,
moving components or into hot areas. All tubes
should be properly attached with recommended
retaining clips.
PARK BRAKE LEVER
REMOVE
(1) Remove the shift knob from the shifter. The
shift knob is attached to the shifter using a set
screw (Fig. 120). Access to the set screw is from
the front of the shift knob and is removed using
a 2 mm allen wrench.
Fig. 120 Shift Knob Retaining Screw
(2) Remove the 3 screws (Fig. 121) attaching the
rear of the center console to the console bracket.
(3) Remove the shift range indicator from the cen-
ter console. The shift range indicator is attached to
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