Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 81

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
tion. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full
specified torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
(11) Lower vehicle to the ground.
(12) Check and reset if required, rear wheel align-
ment (camber and toe) to meet the preferred specifi-
cations.
LATERAL LINKS
The rear suspension lateral links (Fig. 42) are only
serviced as complete assemblies. The isolator bush-
ings used in the lateral links are not serviced as sep-
arate components.
FORWARD LATERAL LINK REAR LATERAL LINK
CAUTION: Do not attempt to straighten or repair a
lateral link. Do not apply heat to the lateral link
adjusting screws or to the jam nuts, when loosen-
ing or adjusting the lateral links.
Fig. 42 Rear Suspension Lateral Links
FORWARD LATERAL LINK
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 the rear wheel and tire assembly from
the side of the vehicle requiring lateral link removal.
(3) Remove the rear stabilizer bar attaching link
from the forward lateral link (Fig. 43).
(4) Remove the nut, bolt and washer (Fig. 43)
attaching the forward lateral link to the knuckle.
(5) Remove the nut and bolt attaching the lateral
link to the rear suspension crossmember (Fig. 44).
(6) Remove the forward lateral link from the vehi-
cle.
INSTALL
(1) Install the lateral link and the attaching nut
and bolt at rear suspension crossmember (Fig. 44).
REAR SUSPENSION CROSS- FORWARD LATERAL LINK MEMBER BOLT NUT
Fig. 43 Stabilizer Bar To Lateral Link Attachment
Fig. 44 Lateral Link Attachment To Rear Suspension
Crossmember
The forward lateral link is to be installed with
the cup in cast portion facing down and toward
rear knuckle (Fig. 43).
(2) Install the lateral link and attaching nut, bolt
and washer at rear knuckle (Fig. 43).
(3) Torque both lateral link attaching bolts to 108
N·m (80 ft. lbs.).
(4) Install the rear stabilizer bar attaching link,
isolator bushings and attaching nut on the forward
lateral link (Fig. 43). Tighten the attaching nut to a
torque of 35 N·m (26 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle.
Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper
sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specifica-
tion. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full
specified torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
(6) Lower vehicle to the ground.
(7) Check and reset rear wheel Camber and Toe to
specifications if required. Refer to Front And Rear
Alignment Setting Procedure in the Wheel Alignment
Check And Adjustment section in this group of the
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