Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 88

2 - 66 SUSPENSION
DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)
equivalent on end of shock rod to keep rod from turn-
ing (Fig. 54). Then tighten rod nut using a crowfoot
(Fig. 54) to a torque of 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
(13) Relieve all tension from spring compressor.
After all spring tension has been remove from the
spring compressor, remove it from the shock absorber
assembly.
SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Brakes
Support Plate Mounting Bolts . 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Brake Hose Mounting Bolt . . . 45 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Brake Hose Bracket Bolt . . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Shock Absorber
Mounting Bracket To Body
Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
To Suspension Knuckle
Bolt/Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Rod To Upper Mount Nut . . . . 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar
Isolator Bushing Retainer
Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
To Lateral Link Attaching
Link Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 N·m (26 ft. lbs.)
Bracket To Crossmember
Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
Trailing Link
Shaft Nuts (Front And Rear) . . 99 N·m (73 ft. lbs.)
Bracket To Body Mounting
Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
Lateral Links
To Knuckle Nuts . . . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Jam Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.)
To Suspension Crossmember
Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Hub And Bearing Assembly
To Knuckle Retaining Nut . . 250 N·m (185 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Stud Lug Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . 109-150 N·m
Ball Joint
To Knuckle Castle Nut . . . . . . 85 N·m (63 ft. lbs.)
Control Arm
Pivot Bar To Crossmember . . 107 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Rear Suspension Crossmember
To Body Attaching Bolts . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
SPECIAL TOOLS
REAR SUSPENSION
TORQUE
Remover, Suspension Arm Bushing And Ball Joint
(80-110 ft. lbs.)
Puller, Pitman Arm CT-1106
6804
Installer, Ball Joint 6758
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