Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 57

JOUNCE BUMPER
JX
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
• Inspect jounce bumper for cracks and signs of
deterioration.
(17) Replace any components of the shock absorber
assembly found to be worn or defective during the
inspection, before re-assembling the shock absorber.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not clamp the shock absorber in a
vise by the body of the shock absorber. The clevis
bracket must be reinstalled on the shock absorber
clamped in the vise using the clevis bracket.
(1) Install clevis bracket back on replacement
shock absorber and snug the pinch bolt to keep shock
from turning. Then using the clevis bracket, clamp
the shock absorber assembly in a vise, with shock
absorber in a vertical position (Fig. 85).
(2) Install the coil spring isolator (Fig. 96) on the
lower spring seat of the shock absorber assembly. Iso-
lator must be positioned on lower spring seat as
shown in (Fig. 96).
(3) Install the jounce bumper on the shock
absorber rod with the tapered end down (Fig. 97).
Fig. 97 Jounce Bumper Installation
WARNING: IF A REPLACEMENT COIL SPRING IS
TO BE INSTALLED ON THE STRUT ASSEMBLY, THE
FIRST FULL TOP AND BOTTOM COIL OF THE
SPRING MUST BE CAPTURED BY THE JAWS OF
THE COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR.
(4) Install the coil spring (with small diameter
coils down) and spring compressor on the shock
absorber assembly. Be sure bottom coil of spring is
correctly positioned on the lower spring isolator (Fig.
94).
(5) Install dust shield (Fig. 93) on rod of shock
absorber assembly.
(6) Install bottom washer (Fig. 92) on rod of shock
absorber assembly and the top of the dust shield.
SHOCK ABSORBER SHOCK ABSORBER ROD ABSORBER ROD IN THIS INSTALL
CAUTION: The top and bottom shock absorber rod
bushings are unique to the position which they are
installed on the rod. When installing the bushings
on the rod, attention must be paid to their location
so they are installed correctly (Fig. 98).
(Fig. 91) in the shock absorber/upper control arm
mounting bracket. Install coil spring upper isolator
in mounting bracket (Fig. 91).
the sleeve and the shock absorber/upper control arm
mounting bracket.
mounting bracket (Fig. 89) on the shock absorber
assembly.
absorber and position it over top bushing with the
word TOP facing up (Fig. 88).
WARNING:
COMPLETELY DONE BEFORE SPRING COMPRES-
SOR,
RELEASED FROM THE COIL SPRING.
Install Shock Absorber Socket, Snap-On A136 or an
equivalent on end of shock rod to keep rod from turn-
ing (Fig. 87) Then tighten rod nut using a crowfoot
(Fig. 87) to a torque of 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
After all spring tension has been remove from the
spring compressor, remove it from the shock absorber
assembly.
The clevis must be removed from the shock absorber
for installation in vehicle.
vehicle. Refer to Shock Absorber Installation in this
section of the service manual for the proper proce-
dure
LOWER ISOLATOR BUSHING SHOCK ABSORBER ON DIRECTION SHOCK ROD
Fig. 98 Upper And Lower Shock Absorber Rod
Bushing Identification
(7) Install the lower isolator bushing and sleeve
(8) Install the upper isolator bushing (Fig. 90) on
(9) Install the shock absorber/upper control arm
(10) Install the upper washer on rod of shock
THE FOLLOWING 2 STEPS MUST BE
GP-2020-C3.5
(11) Install nut on rod of shock absorber assembly.
(12) Relieve all tension from spring compressor.
(13) Remove the clevis from the shock absorber.
(14) Install shock absorber assembly back in the
SHOCK UPPER ISOLATOR BUSHING ABSORBER ROD IN THIS INSTALL ABSORBER ON ROD DIRECTION SHOCK
SUSPENSION
OR AN EQUIVALENT
2 - 35
IS