Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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CAUTION: When supporting lower control arm with (9) Position a jack stand under lower control arm, so that when arm is lowered onto it, vehicle will be (10) Lower vehicle with jack stand positioned under lower control arm (Fig. 36). Continue to lower CAUTION: When tightening the thru-bolt and nut, (11) With the vehicle’s suspension at curb height, tighten the clevis-to-lower control arm bushing thru- (12) Tighten front lower control arm nut and bolt (Fig. 27) to 142 N·m (104 ft. lbs.) torque. (13) Raise vehicle and remove jack stand from under lower control arm. (14) Install wheel and tire assembly. Install wheel mounting (lug) nuts and progressively tighten in (15) Lower vehicle. front toe to preferred specifications. (Refer to 2 - SHOCK ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION - SHOCK ASSEMBLY The front shock assembly and suspension of the vehicle is supported by coil springs positioned around The top of each shock absorber is bolted to a cast shock absorber/upper control arm bracket which is The bottom of the shock absorber attaches to a cle- vis bracket using a pinch bolt. The clevis bracket If shock absorbers require replacement, be sure that they are replaced with shock absorbers meeting A coil spring is housed within each shock assembly. Coil springs are rated separately for each corner or The components of the shock assembly listed below are serviceable if found to be defective (Fig. 37): • Upper mounting bracket • Upper spring isolator • Dust shield • Cup • Jounce bumper • Coil spring • Shock absorber • Lower spring isolator bracket also provides a pivotal mounting point for Fig. 36 Supporting Lower Control Arm With Jack Stand 1 - SHOCK ABSORBER CLEVIS JR FRONT SUSPENSION 2 - 21 LOWER CONTROL ARM (Continued) |