Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 85

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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
SHOCK ABSORBER SOCKET SNAP-ON A136 CROW FOOT
(5) Hold the rod of the shock absorber from rotat-
ing using Shock Absorber Socket, Snap-On A136 or
SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT SHOCK ABSORBER ROD WASHER
an equivalent (Fig. 54). Then remove the shock
absorber shaft nut.
Fig. 54 Shock Absorber Shaft Nut
(6) Remove the washer from the shock absorber
upper mounting bracket (Fig. 55).
Fig. 55 Shock Absorber Upper Mount Washer
(7) Remove the shock absorber mounting bracket,
bushings and sleeve (Fig. 56) as an assembly from
the shock absorber.
(8) Remove the spring isolator (Fig. 57) from the
coil spring.
(9) Remove the washer from the top of the dust
shield and shock absorber rod (Fig. 58).
(10) Remove the dust shield (Fig. 59) from the
shock absorber.
(11) Remove the coil spring and the spring com-
pressor as an assembly (Fig. 60) from the shock
absorber. Mark left and right springs for instal-
lation back on correct side of vehicle.
SPRING COIL SPRING SPRING COMPRESSOR SHOCK ABSORBER ROD PRESSOR WASHER COM-
Fig. 56 Shock Absorber Mount And Bushings
Fig. 57 Coil Spring Isolator
Fig. 58 Shock Absorber Rod Upper Washer
NOTE: The collar (Fig. 61) can not be removed from
the shock absorber rod. When removing the jounce
bumper it will have to be carefully pulled over the
collar.
SUSPENSION 2 - 63
SPRING ISOLATOR DUST BOOT COIL SPRING