Index Chrysler Chrysler 300M / Concorde / Interpid / LHS, Dodge Interpid - service repair manual 2000-2004 year
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(18) Lower vehicle enough to access rear passenger compartment. NOTE: When removing rear strut assembly from (19) Mark the location of the 3 strut assembly-to- rear strut tower attaching nuts (Fig. 27). (20) Remove the 3 strut assembly-to-rear strut tower attaching nuts (Fig. 27), then remove strut (21) Remove the nut, washers and rubber isolators securing the stabilizer bar link to the strut. (22) For disassembly of the strut assembly, refer to Disassembly. DISASSEMBLY - STRUT ASSEMBLY (REAR) The Strut assembly must be removed from the vehicle for it to be disassembled and assembled. (1) If both struts are being serviced at the same time, mark the coil spring and strut assembly accord- WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE COIL SPRING AREA OF THE SPRING COVERED BY A SLEEVE. IF THE SLEEVE MOVES WHEN COM- CAUTION: When installing the spring compressor’s (2) Position the strut assembly in the strut coil spring compressor following the manufacturers instructions. Position the strut assembly so the out- (3) Install Strut Shaft Socket, Special Tool 6864, on the strut shaft nut. Use a deep well socket (4) Remove the strut upper mount assembly, upper spring isolator, dust shield, and jounce bumper. The (5) Remove the clamp and remove the strut out from the bottom of the coil spring. (6) Remove the lower spring isolator from the strut coil spring seat. (7) Inspect the strut assembly components for the following and replace as necessary: Fig. 26 Removing Spindle From Strut Assembly 1 - BRASS DRIFT PUNCH Fig. 27 Strut Assembly Attaching Nuts 1 - FRONT OF CAR LH REAR SUSPENSION 2 - 45 STRUT (Continued) |