Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual - part 269
(11) Lower the vehicle.
STABILIZER BAR
DESCRIPTION
The stabilizer bar interconnects both front lower
control arms of the vehicle and is attached to the
front suspension cradle and the underbody of the
vehicle.
Attachment of the stabilizer bar to the front sus-
pension cradle is through 2 rubber-isolator bushings
and bushing retainers. The stabilizer bar to lower
control arm attachment is done utilizing a ball joint
type, stabilizer bar attaching link. All parts of the
stabilizer bar are replaceable as individual compo-
nents, and the bushings attaching the stabilizer bar
to crossmember are split for easy removal and instal-
lation.
OPERATION
Jounce and rebound movements affecting one
wheel are partially transmitted to the opposite wheel
of the vehicle to stabilize body roll through the stabi-
lizer bar.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - STABILIZER BAR
Inspect for broken or distorted stabilizer bar bush-
ings, bushing retainers, and worn or damaged stabi-
lizer bar to control arm attaching links.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - STABILIZER BAR
(1) Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a
frame contact type hoist. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - SERVICE PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Remove nuts and stabilizer bar attaching link
assemblies from the front lower control arms (Fig.
56). When removing attaching link nut, keep stud
from turning by installing an allen wrench in the end
of the stud (Fig. 56).
(3) Remove the 4 bolts attaching the stabilizer bar
bushing retainers to the front suspension crossmem-
ber and body (Fig. 57). Then remove the stabilizer
bar assembly from the vehicle.
STABILIZER BAR INSPECTION
Inspect for broken or distorted stabilizer bar bush-
ings, clamps and attaching links. If stabilizer bar to
front crossmember bushing replacement is required,
bushing can be removed using the stabilizer bar
bushing removal procedure in the Disassembly And
Assembly section in this group of the service manual.
If inspection determines that replacement of a sta-
bilizer bar to lower control arm attachment link is
required, replace the link before installing stabilizer
bar.
REMOVAL - STABILIZER BAR BUSHING
(FRONT)
(1) Bend back the 4 crimp locations on the stabi-
lizer bar bushing retainer (Fig. 58).
(2) Separate the stabilizer bar bushing retainer.
Fig. 55 Lower Control Arm Correctly Supported By
Jack Stand
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER CLEVIS
2 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
3 - BALL JOINT CAP
Fig. 56 Stabilizer Bar Attaching Link Nut Removal
1 - ALLEN WRENCH
2 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
3 - WRENCH
4 - STABILIZER BAR LINK ASSEMBLY
JR
FRONT SUSPENSION
2 - 29
SHOCK ASSEMBLY (Continued)