Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 60

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STRUT (Continued)
jounce bumper cup may also come off when the
assembly is removed. Check inside the dust shield.
NOTE: Before releasing the tension on the coil
spring, note the position of the coil end on the
upper end of the coil spring. When reistalled, it
must be positioned in the same spot for proper
alignment of the seat and bearing, and the strut.
(8) Release the tension from the coil spring by
backing off the compressor drive fully. Push back the
compressor hooks and remove the coil spring.
(9) Remove the jounce bumper cup and jounce
bumper from the strut shaft by pulling each straight
up and off the strut shaft (Fig. 64). If the jounce
bumper cup is not present, check inside the dust
shield. It may have stayed inside the dust shield.
Fig. 64 Strut Assembly Components
1 - SEAT AND BEARING
2 - DUST SHIELD
3 - CUP
4 - LOWER SPRING ISOLATOR
5 - STRUT
6 - JOUNCE BUMPER
7 - COIL SPRING
8 - UPPER SPRING ISOLATOR
9 - UPPER MOUNT
(10) Remove the lower spring isolator from the
lower spring seat on the strut (Fig. 65).
(11) Inspect the strut assembly components for the
following and replace as necessary:
• Inspect the strut for any condition of shaft bind-
ing over the full stroke of the shaft.
Fig. 65 Lower Spring Isolator
1 - LOWER SPRING ISOLATOR
2 - LOWER SPRING SEAT
• Inspect the jounce bumper for cracks and signs
of deterioration.
• Check the upper mount for cracks and distortion
and its retaining studs for any sign of damage.
• Check the upper seat and bearing for cracks and
distortion.
• Check for binding of the seat and bearing pivot
bearing.
• Inspect the dust shield for rips and deteriora-
tion.
• Inspect the upper and lower spring isolators for
material deterioration.
• Inspect the coil spring for any sign of damage to
the coating.
ASSEMBLY - STRUT ASSEMBLY (FRONT)
For the disassembly and assembly of the strut
assembly, use strut spring compressor, Pentastar Ser-
vice Equipment (PSE) tool W-7200, or the equivalent,
to compress the coil spring. Follow the manufactur-
er's instructions closely.
NOTE: If the coil spring has been removed from the
spring compressor, proceed with the next step, oth-
erwise, proceed with step 5.
(1) Place the coil spring in the compressor follow-
ing the manufacturers instructions (Fig. 62). Before
compressing the spring, rotate the spring to the posi-
tion noted in the note between steps 7 and 8.
(2) If disassembled, reinstall the upper spring iso-
lator and dust shield on seat and bearing. Match the
step in the isolator with the step in the seat and
bearing.
(3) Install the seat and bearing (with dust shield
attached) on top of the coil spring. Position the step
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