Chrysler Stratus RHD 1997 Interactive Electronic Service Manual page 65

MUFFLER LATERAL LINK REAR FASCIA ATTACHING B OLT
2 - 54 SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Remove the shock absorber clevis bracket to
rear knuckle attaching bolt and nut (Fig. 21) on both
sides of the vehicle.
Fig. 21 Shock Absorber To Knuckle Attaching
(4) Remove muffler support bracket from rear
frame rail (Fig. 22).
Fig. 22 Muffler Support Bracket
(5) Remove the rear exhaust pipe hanger bracket
from the rear suspension crossmember (Fig. 23). Let
exhaust system drop down as far as possible.
(6) On only the side of the vehicle requiring con-
trol arm removal, separate the control arm ball joint
from the rear knuckle using following procedure.
• Remove cotter pin and castle nut attaching
upper control arm ball joint to knuckle.
• Remove ball joint stud from knuckle using
Puller, Special Tool, CT- 1106 (Fig. 24). When using
puller, install castle nut on ball joint stud to protect
threads from damage.
(7) Position a transmission jack and wooden block
under the center of the rear suspension crossmember
to support and lower crossmember during removal
(Fig. 25).
ATTACHING BOLTS MUFFLER SHOCK CLEVIS BRACKET SUPPORT BRACKET ABSORBER REAR KNUCKLE REAR SUSPENSION CROSS- KNUCKLE BALL JOINT WOODEN BLOCK MEMBER EXHAUST PIPE BALL
Fig. 23 Exhaust Pipe Hanger At Rear
SuspensionCrossmember
Fig. 24 Ball Joint Stud Removal From Knuckle
Fig. 25 Lowering And Supporting Rear
SuspensionCrossmember
HANGER TRANSMISSION JACK BOLT JOINT BRACKET STUD SPECIAL
REAR SUSPENSION
CROSSMEMBER
CT1106 TOOL
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