Chrysler 300M 2002 Service Manual page 57

2 - 34 REAR SUSPENSION
HUB / BEARING (Continued)
Fig. 2 Storing Caliper
1 - FLEX HOSE
2 - STRUT
3 - WIRE HANGER
4 - CALIPER ASSEMBLY
(5) Remove rear hub and bearing assembly cotter
pin and nut retainer (Fig. 3). Remove the hub and
bearing retaining nut and washer from the spindle
(Fig. 3). Remove hub and bearing assembly from
spindle.
Fig. 3 Hub And Bearing Retaining Nut and Washer
1 - HUB RETAINING NUT
2 - NUT RETAINER
3 - COTTER PIN
4 - SPINDLE
INSTALLATION - HUB AND BEARING (REAR)
(1) Install the rear hub and bearing assembly on
the rear spindle. Install hub and bearing assembly
retaining washer and nut on spindle (Fig. 3). Tighten
the hub and bearing retaining nut to a torque of 168
N·m (124 ft. lbs.). Install the nut retainer and cotter
pin.
(2) Install the rear brake rotor on the hub.
(3) Carefully place rear brake caliper over rotor
and install on adapter. Refer to Disc Brake Caliper in
Brakes.
(4) Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle.
Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper
sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specifica-
tion. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full
specified torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).
(5) Lower vehicle to the ground.
LATERAL LINK
DESCRIPTION
There are two tubular lateral links on each side of
the rear suspension (Fig. 1) . The lateral links have
rubber isolator bushings at each end. They are
attached to the rear suspension crossmember, and
the spindle using a bolt and nut assembly at each
end. The rear lateral link incorporates a threaded
wheel alignment toe adjustment sleeve.
OPERATION
The lateral movement of the rear spindle is con-
trolled by the lateral links connecting the front and
rear centerline of the spindle to the rear suspension
crossmember. The threaded adjustment sleeve of the
rear link allows for setting rear wheel alignment toe
adjustment.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - LATERAL LINKS
Inspect the lateral link isolator bushings and
sleeves for signs of damage or deterioration. If the
lateral link isolator bushings or sleeves are damaged
or are deteriorated, replacement of the lateral link
assembly will be required. The isolator bushings are
not serviceable as a separate component of the lat-
eral link assembly.
Inspect the lateral links for signs of contact with
the ground or road debris which has bent or caused
other damage to the lateral link assembly. If the lat-
eral link is bent or damaged, the lateral link will
require replacement. Do not attempt to repair or
straighten a lateral link.
REMOVAL - LATERAL LINKS
The left forward lateral link requires a more
involved removal and installation procedure in order
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