Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 78

2 - 56 SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
SPECIAL TOOL 6758 SPECIAL TOOL 6804
Fig. 31 Removing Ball Joint From Upper Control
Special Tool 6804 on the top of the ball joint assem-
bly (Fig. 32).
Fig. 32 Installing Ball Joint In Upper Control Arm
CAUTION: When installing the ball joint in the
upper control arm, do not press the ball joint into
the control arm all the way. The lip on the ball joint
must not touch the surface of the control arm.
Refer to Step 3 below when installing the ball joint.
(3) Carefully align all pieces. Using the arbor
press, press the ball joint into the control arm until a
gap of 3mm (1/8 inch) is between lip on ball joint and
surface of lower control arm.
(4) Install a NEW ball joint assembly sealing boot
on ball joint assembly.
CAUTION: Do not use an arbor press to install the
sealing boot on the lower control arm ball joint
assembly. Damage to the sealing boot can occur
due to excessive pressure applied to sealing boot
when being installed.
BALL JOINT CONTROL ARM
Arm
(5) Position Receiving Cup, Special Tool 6758 over BALL JOINT SEAL SPECIAL TOOL 6758
sealing boot so it is aligned properly with bottom
edge of sealing boot (Fig. 33). Apply pressure BY
HAND to special tool 6758, until sealing boot is
pressed squarely against surface of control arm.
LATERAL LINK ATTACHING B OLT
Fig. 33 Ball Joint Seal Boot Installation
REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
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
from the vehicle.
(3) Remove the shock absorber clevis bracket to
rear knuckle attaching bolt and nut on both sides of
the vehicle (Fig. 34).
Fig. 34 Shock Absorber To Knuckle Attaching
(4) Remove muffler support bracket from rear
frame rail (Fig. 35).
JX
CONTROL ARM
SHOCK CLEVIS BRACKET ABSORBER REAR KNUCKLE