Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 991

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
UPPER TRANSAXLE MOUNT
SPLASH SHIELD
Fig. 48 Upper Transaxle Mount
Fig. 49 Lower Splash Shields
(13) Remove remaining left upper mount bolts
(Fig. 50).
Fig. 50 Left Mount Bolts
(14) Remove engine oil filter.
(15) Remove starter and wiring (Fig. 51).
Fig. 51 Starter
(16) Remove front motor mount bracket.
(17) Remove rear mount bracket through-bolt.
(18) Remove center member bolts.
(19) Remove rear mount bracket bolts, and remove
rear mount bracket.
(20) Remove radiator lower crossmember.
(21) Remove lateral bending strut brackets (front
and rear).
NOTE: The 2.4 liter engine has an oil pan collar
bracket attached to the transaxle bell housing.
Refer to Group 9–Engine, for the proper Removal
and Installation procedure.
(22) Remove flex plate cover.
(23) Rotate engine clockwise to line up converter
bolts (Fig. 52). Remove converter bolts (Fig. 53).
Mark converter for reassembly ease .
(24) Remove crank position sensor (if equipped).
(25) Remove transaxle wiring.
(26) Loosen right side steering gear bolts. Loosen
right side K-frame bolts.
(27) Remove left side steering gear bolts. Remove
left side K-frame bolts (Fig. 54).
(28) Remove sway bar mounts (Fig. 55).
(29) Position transmission jack under transaxle
and support with safety chain (Fig. 56).
(30) Remove upper and lower transaxle bell hous-
ing bolts.
(31) Move K-frame rearward and carefully lower
the transaxle assembly from vehicle.
STARTER
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