Chrysler Concorde 2004 Service Manual page 1432

2 - 40 REAR SUSPENSION
SPINDLE (Continued)
(11) Tighten the lateral links to spindle attaching
bolt to a torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
(12) Tighten the trailing arm to spindle bracket
attaching bolt to a torque of 100 N·m (75 ft. lbs.).
(13) Check and reset rear wheel toe to specifica-
tions if required. Refer to Wheel Alignment.
STABILIZER BAR
DESCRIPTION
The stabilizer bar interconnects both rear strut
assemblies and is attached to the rear frame rails of
the vehicle (Fig. 1).
Attachment of the stabilizer bar to the rear frame
rails of the vehicle is through 2 rubber-isolator bush-
ings and bushing retainers. Stabilizer bar to strut
assembly attachment is done utilizing a rubber-iso-
lated stabilizer bar attaching link. All parts of the
stabilizer bar are replaceable as individual compo-
nents.
The stabilizer bar to frame rail bushings are slit
for easy removal and installation. The slit must be
positioned toward the front of the vehicle when the
stabilizer bar is installed.
OPERATION
Jounce and rebound movements affecting one
wheel are partially transmitted to the opposite wheel
of the vehicle through the stabilizer bar. This helps
to minimize the body roll of the vehicle during sus-
pension movement.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STABILIZER BAR
(REAR)
Inspect the stabilizer bar for damage or bending.
Inspect for broken or distorted stabilizer bar bush-
ings, bushing retainers, and worn or damaged stabi-
lizer bar to strut attaching links. Verify all fastener
bolts are properly tightened.
Inspect the bushings and sleeves on the stabilizer
bar links for damage or deterioration. Inspect the
links lower ball stud for excessive looseness and
damage. Inspect the stabilizer bar link to ensure it is
not bent or broken. If any of these conditions are
present when inspecting the links, replace the stabi-
lizer bar links as required.
REMOVAL - STABILIZER BAR (REAR)
(1) Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a
frame contact hoist. See Hoisting in Lubrication and
Maintenance.
(2) Install a thin wrench on the hex of the attach-
ing link stud to keep the stud from turning in the
link. Next, remove the nut from the stabilizer bar to
strut assembly attaching link stud at the stabilizer
bar (Fig. 15). Remove the link from the stabilizer bar.
Repeat this procedure on the other side of the vehicle
for the other attaching link.
Fig. 15 Link Attachment To Stabilizer Bar
1 - STABILIZER BAR ATTACHING LINK
2 - LINK STUD
3 - STABILIZER BAR
4 - WRENCHES
5 - BRAKE CALIPER
6 - STRUT ASSEMBLY
(3) Remove the screw securing the brake tubes to
the left stabilizer bar isolator bushing retainer (Fig.
16).
Fig. 16 Bushing Retainer Attachment
1 - BRAKE TUBE ROUTING BRACKET SCREW
2 - BUSHING RETAINER ATTACHING BOLTS
3 - REAR CROSSMEMBER
4 - LEFT FORWARD LATERAL LINK
5 - STABILIZER BAR
6 - BUSHING RETAINER ASSEMBLY
(4) Remove the 2 bolts attaching each of the 2 sta-
bilizer bar isolator bushing retainers to the frame
rails (Fig. 16) (the 2 rearward attaching bolts also
attach the front corners of the rear suspension cross-
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