Chrysler 2000 LHS Owner's Manual page 58

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(15) Install the right front wheel and tire assem-
bly.
(16) Tighten the wheel mounting nuts in proper
sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specifica-
tion. Repeat the tightening sequence to the full spec-
ified torque of 129 N·m (95 ft. lbs.).
(17) Lower vehicle to the ground.
STABILIZER BAR ISOLATOR BUSHINGS
(FRONT)
If only the stabilizer bar isolator bushings require
service, they can be removed from the stabilizer bar
without requiring the stabilizer bar to be removed
from the vehicle.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a
frame contact type hoist. See Hoisting in the Lubri-
cation and Maintenance section of this manual for
the required lifting procedure to be used for this
vehicle.
(2) Remove the 2 bolts attaching each of the 2 sta-
bilizer bushing retainers and bushings to the cradle
assembly (Fig. 55).
Fig. 55 Stabilizer Bar Isolator Bushing Attachment
To Cradle
1 – STABILIZER BAR
2 – ATTACHING BOLTS
3 – CRADLE
4 – BUSHING RETAINER
5 – ISOLATOR BUSHING
(3) Remove the stabilizer bar isolator bushing
retainers from the isolator bushings.
(4) Inspect for broken or distorted retainers and
bushings. If bushing replacement is required, the
bushing can be removed by opening the slit in the
bushing and removing the bushing from around sta-
bilizer bar. The stabilizer bar to cradle assembly
bushings must be positioned on the stabilizer
bar so the slit in the bushing is positioned
toward front of vehicle (Fig. 56).
Fig. 56 Isolator Bushing Install Position
1 – STABILIZER BAR
2 – SLIT
3 – FRONT OF CAR
4 – SLIT
5 – ISOLATOR BUSHINGS
6 – RETAINERS
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bushings onto stabilizer bar with slits
facing forward and flat side facing downward. The
stabilizer bar to cradle assembly bushings must
be positioned on the stabilizer bar so the slit in
the bushing is positioned toward front of vehi-
cle (Fig. 57).
Fig. 57 Stabilizer Bar Isolator Bushing
1 – STABILIZER BAR
2 – STABILIZER BAR ISOLATOR BUSHING
3 – CRADLE ASSEMBLY
4 – FRONT OF CAR
5 – SLIT
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