Index Chrysler Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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(3) Install the stabilizer bar onto the stabilizer bar to forward lateral link attaching links (Fig. 21). (4) Loosely install the stabilizer bar bushing clamps on the rear suspension crossmember (5) Position the stabilizer bar so it is centered in the vehicle and does not contact other suspension (6) Tighten the bolts attaching the stabilizer bar bushing clamps to the rear crossmember to a torque (7) Install wheel and tire assembly on vehicle. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper (8) Lower vehicle to the ground. TRAILING LINK DESCRIPTION The trailing link on each side of the vehicle bolts to the bottom of the knuckle and to a bracket attached OPERATION Fore and aft movement of the knuckle is controlled by a trailing link. DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - TRAILING LINK Inspect the trailing link bushings and retainers for signs of deterioration or damage. If the trailing link Inspect the trailing link for signs of contact with the ground or road debris which has bent or caused REMOVAL (1) Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist. (Refer to LUBRICATION & (2) Remove rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle. (3) At the knuckle, remove the nut, bushing retainer and outer trailing link bushing (Fig. 24) (4) Remove the 4 bolts (Fig. 25) attaching the trail- ing link hanger bracket to the floor pan and frame (5) Remove the trailing link and mounting bracket as an assembly from the vehicle. Fig. 24 Trailing Link To Knuckle Attachment 1 - BUSHING Fig. 25 Trailing Link Hanger Bracket Attachment To Vehicle 1 - TRAILING LINK JR REAR SUSPENSION 2 - 45 STABILIZER BAR (Continued) |