Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 49

DISC ASSEMBLY (STORED) STEERING KNUCKLE BRAKE CALIPER
STEERING HEAT SHIELD KNUCKLE TIE END STUD LOWER CONTROL ARM BRAKING DISC ROD TIE ROD END TOOL SPECIAL MB-991113
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 63 Removing/Installing Front Braking Disc
Fig. 64 Tie Rod End Attaching Nut Removal/
Installation
Fig. 65 Tie Rod End Removal From Steering
TIE ROD END NUT STEERING HEAT SHIELD KNUCKLE
Knuckle
SHOCK ABSORBER CLEVIS LOWER CONTROL ARM HEAT SHIELD CASTLE NUT COTTER PIN
WHEEL SPEED CABLE SPEED SOR CABLE BRACKET ROUTING SENSOR DRIVESHAFT SEN- STEERING KNUCKLE
(11) If equipped with antilock brakes remove the
speed sensor cable routing bracket (Fig. 66) from the
steering knuckle.
Fig. 66 Speed Sensor Cable Routing Bracket
(12) Remove cotter pin and castle nut (Fig. 67)
from the stud of the lower ball joint.
Fig. 67 Lower Ball Joint Attachment To Steering
CAUTION: No tool is to be inserted between the
steering knuckle and the lower ball joint to separate
stud of lower ball joint from the steering knuckle.
The steering knuckle is to be separated from the
stud of the ball joint only using the procedure as
described in step Step 13 below.
(13) Turn steering knuckle so the front of the
steering knuckle is facing as far outboard in the
wheel well as possible. Using a hammer strike the
boss on the steering knuckle, (Fig. 68) until steering
knuckle separates from stud of lower ball joint.
When striking steering knuckle, care MUST be
taken not to hit lower control arm or ball joint
grease seal.
BRAKE CALIPER FLEX HOSE ATTACHING
SUSPENSION
Knuckle
BOLT
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