Chrysler Stratus RHD 1999 Electronic Service Manual page 923

13 - 4 FRAME AND BUMPERS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
REMOVE
(1) Raise vehicle on jackstands 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 both rear wheel and tire assemblies
from the vehicle.
(3) Remove the shock absorber clevis bracket to
rear knuckle attaching bolt and nut on both sides of
the vehicle (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 Shock Absorber To Knuckle Attaching
(4) Remove muffler support bracket from rear
frame rail (Fig. 3).
Fig. 3 Muffler Support Bracket
(5) Remove the rear exhaust pipe hanger from the
rear suspension crossmember (Fig. 4). Let exhaust
system drop down as far as possible.
Fig. 4 Exhaust Pipe Hanger At Rear Suspension
Crossmember
(6) Position a transmission jack and wooden block
under the center of the rear suspension crossmember
to support and lower crossmember during removal
(Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Lowering And Supporting Rear Suspension
Crossmember
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