Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 42

HEAT SHIELD CROWFOOT
2 - 20 SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Install the lower control arm ball joint stud
into the steering knuckle. Install the steering
knuckle to ball joint stud castle nut (Fig. 30).
(4) Install the tie rod end into the steering
knuckle. Start the tie rod end to steering knuckle
attaching nut onto stud of tie rod end. While holding
stud of tie rod end stationary, tighten tie rod end to
steering knuckle attaching nut (Fig. 28). Then using
a crowfoot and 11/32 socket tighten the attaching nut
to a torque of 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 37).
Fig. 37 Torquing Tie Rod End Attaching Nut
(5) Tighten the lower control arm ball joint stud
castle nut (Fig. 30) to a torque of 74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).
Install the cotter pin (Fig. 30) in the ball joint stud.
(6) Position sway bar link into its lower control
arm mounting hole.
(7) Align sway bar bushing clamp with mounting
holes in front suspension crossmember and body of
vehicle. Then install and securely tighten the bush-
ing clamp mounting bolts (Fig. 34) to a torque of 61
N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install and securely tighten the stabilizer bar
link to lower control arm attaching nut to a torque of
102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.). When tightening and torquing
attaching nut, hold stud of attaching link from turn-
ing with an allen wrench (Fig. 33).
(9) Install the clevis on the lower control arm.
Loosely install the clevis to bushing thru-bolt (Fig.
32).
CAUTION: When supporting lower control arm
with jack stand, do not position jack stand under
the ball joint cap on the lower control arm. Position
in area of lower control arm shown in (Fig. 38).
(10) Lower vehicle to the ground with a jack stand
positioned under the lower control arm (Fig. 38).
Continue to lower vehicle so the total weight of the
vehicle is supported by the jack stand and lower con-
trol arm.
11/32 SOCKET STEERING KNUCKLE TORQUE WRENCH
TIE ROD END
BALL JOINT CAP
Fig. 38 Supporting Lower Control Arm With Jack
CAUTION: When tightening the thru-bolt do not
turn the bolt in the clevis. The serrations on the
bolt and the hole in the clevis will be damaged.
(11) With the vehicle's suspension at curb
height, tighten the clevis to lower control arm bush-
ing thru-bolt nut (Fig. 32) to a torque of 88 N·m (65
ft. lbs.).
(12) Tighten front lower control arm nut and bolt
(Fig. 36) to a torque of 182 N·m (135 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install wheel and tire assembly.
(14) Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in
proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half
specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to
the full specified torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
(15) Remove jack stand from under lower control
arm and lower vehicle to the ground.
(16) Check the vehicles alignment specifications
and set front Toe to preferred specifications.
STEERING KNUCKLE
REMOVE
(1) Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer
(Fig. 39) from the front stub axle.
CAUTION: Wheel bearing damage will result if
after loosening hub nut, vehicle is rolled on the
ground or the weight of the vehicle is allowed to be
supported by the tires.
(2) Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on the floor
with the brakes applied (Fig. 40). The hub and
driveshaft are splined together through the
knuckle (bearing) and retained by the hub nut.
(3) 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
LOWER CONTROL ARM ABSORBER SHOCK
Stand
CLEVIS
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