Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 86

COIL SPRING
2 - 64 SUSPENSION
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
Fig. 59 Shock Absorber Dust Shield
Fig. 60 Shock Absorber Coil Spring
(12) Remove the jounce bumper (Fig. 61) from the
rod of the shock absorber assembly.
Fig. 61 Shock Absorber Jounce Bumper And Collar
(13) Remove the coil spring isolator (Fig. 62) from
the lower spring seat on the shock absorber.
(14) Inspect the shock absorber for any condition
of shaft binding over the full stroke of the rod.
SPRING COMPRESSOR
SPRING COMPRES- SOR DUST SHIELD COIL SPRING
Fig. 62 Coil Spring Isolator
(15) Inspect all disassembled components for signs
of abnormal wear or failure, replacing any compo-
nents as required. Inspect shock absorber for signs of
abnormal oil leakage and for loss of gas charge. To
check for loss of gas charge in shock absorber, push
the shaft of the shock absorber in and release, the
shaft should return to its fully extended position. If
shaft does not return to its fully extended position
replace the shock absorber.
(16) Remove the upper bushing and sleeve from
the shock absorber mount (Fig. 63).
Fig. 63 Shock Absorber Mount Upper Bushing
(17) Remove the lower bushing from the rear
shock absorber mount (Fig. 64).
(18) Inspect the rear shock absorber mount, upper
and lower bushings, and upper and lower spring iso-
lators for the following:
• Mount for cracks and distortion and locating
studs for any sign of damage.
• Severe deterioration of the upper or lower coil
spring isolators.
• Deterioration of the shock absorber rod to shock
absorber mounting bracket bushings.
• Inspect dust shield for rips and/or deterioration.
COIL SPRING ISOLATOR SHOCK ABSORBER
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