Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 75

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
UPPER CONTROL ARM
The rear upper control arm, control arm bushings,
and pivot bar are serviced as a complete assembly on
this vehicle. Do not attempt to disassemble the con-
trol arm from the pivot bar to service the rear control
arm bushings.
The rear ball joint and ball joint seal are replace-
able components of the rear control arm assembly.
The ball joint and ball joint seal are to be replaced
with the control arm removed from the vehicle.
REMOVE
(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a
frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting in the Lubri-
cation and Maintenance section of this manual, for
the required lifting procedure to be used for this
vehicle.
(2) Remove both rear wheel and tire assemblies LATERAL LINK ATTACHING B OLT
from the vehicle.
(3) Remove the shock absorber clevis bracket to
rear knuckle attaching bolt and nut (Fig. 21) on both
sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 21 Shock Absorber To Knuckle Attaching
(4) Remove muffler support bracket from rear
frame rail (Fig. 22).
(5) Remove the rear exhaust pipe hanger bracket
from the rear suspension crossmember (Fig. 23). Let
exhaust system drop down as far as possible.
(6) On only the side of the vehicle requiring con-
trol arm removal, separate the control arm ball joint
from the rear knuckle using following procedure.
• Remove cotter pin and castle nut attaching
upper control arm ball joint to knuckle.
• Remove ball joint stud from knuckle using
Puller, Special Tool, CT- 1106 (Fig. 24). When using
puller, install castle nut on ball joint stud to protect
threads from damage.
(7) Position a transmission jack and wooden block
under the center of the rear suspension crossmember
SHOCK CLEVIS BRACKET ABSORBER REAR KNUCKLE
Fig. 23 Exhaust Pipe Hanger At Rear Suspension
to support and lower crossmember during removal
(Fig. 25).
KNUCKLE BALL JOINT EXHAUST PIPE BALL HANGER
Fig. 22 Muffler Support Bracket
Crossmember
Fig. 24 Ball Joint Stud Removal From Knuckle
SUSPENSION 2 - 53
BOLT JOINT BRACKET STUD SPECIAL CT1106 TOOL
REAR SUSPENSION
CROSSMEMBER