Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 84

2 - 62 SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 51 Trailing Link Hanger Bracket Installation
ing tighten the trailing link retaining nut (Fig. 47) to
a torque of 99 N·m (73 ft. lbs.).
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
SHOCK ABSORBER
The rear shock absorber can not be repaired and
must be replaced as a unit if found to be defective in
any way. The shock absorber is available in 2 differ-
ent suspension calibrations, be sure the shock
absorber is replaced with a shock absorber of the
same calibration. Refer to the sales codes for the
vehicle being serviced, to determine which type of
suspension the vehicle is equipped with.
The components of the shock absorber assembly
listed below are replaceable if found to be defective.
• Coil Spring (Coil springs come in a standard and
high rate. Be sure spring is replaced with a spring of
the correct rate.)
• Dust Shield Assembly
• Mount Bracket
• Jounce Bumper
• Lower Spring Isolator
• Shaft Nut
• Lower Retainer (Washer)
• Upper Retainer (Washer)
• Bushing Sleeve
• Upper Mount Bushing
• Lower Mount Bushing
• Upper Spring Isolator
DISASSEMBLE
(1) Remove shock absorber assembly requiring ser-
vice from the vehicle. Refer to Shock Assembly
Removal in Servicing Rear Shock Absorbers, in this
section of the service manual.
(2) Position shock absorber assembly in a vise.
Shock absorber is to be clamped only by the clevis
bracket on the bottom of the shock absorber (Fig. 52).
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEM- SPRING COMPRESSOR GP-2020–C3.5 COIL SPRING BLY
Fig. 52 Shock Absorber Correctly Mounted In Vise
(3) Mark the coil spring and the shock absorber
right or left, according to which side of the vehicle it
was removed from, and which shock absorber the
spring was removed from.
WARNING: DO NOT
ABSORBER ROD NUT,
ABSORBER COIL
REMOVING SPRING TENSION FROM THE SHOCK
ABSORBER MOUNT.
WARNING: WHEN COMPRESSING COIL SPRING
FOR REMOVAL FROM SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEM-
BLY, THE FIRST FULL TOP AND BOTTOM COIL OF
THE SPRING MUST BE CAPTURED BY THE JAWS
OF THE COIL SPRING COMPRESSOR.
(4) Compress shock assembly coil spring, using
Professional Services Equipment Spring Compressor,
GP-2020-C3.5 or an equivalent (Fig. 53).
Fig. 53 Compressing Shock Absorber Spring
REMOVE THE
BEFORE THE
SPRING IS COMPRESSED,
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SHOCK
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