Chrysler Stratus Convertible. Manual - part 65
CAUTION: Do not use an arbor press to install the
sealing boot on the lower control arm ball joint
assembly. Damage to the sealing boot can occur
due to excessive pressure applied to sealing boot
when being installed.
(5) Position Receiving Cup, Special Tool 6758 over
sealing boot so it is aligned properly with bottom
edge of sealing boot (Fig. 56). Apply pressure BY
HAND to special tool 6758, until sealing boot is
pressed squarely against surface of control arm.
(6) Reinstall the control arm on the vehicle. Refer
to
CONTROL
ARM
(REAR
UPPER)
in
the
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION section of this ser-
vice manual group for the required procedure.
SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
TORQUE
Shock Assembly:
Body Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Knuckle Bolt/Nut . . . . . . . . . . 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Rod To Upper Mount Nut . . . 55 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Knuckle:
Brake Support Plate Mounting Bolts . . . . 61 N·m
(45 ft. lbs.)
Hub And Bearing:
Knuckle Retaining Nut . . . 250 N·m (185 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Stud Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . 109-150 N·m
(80-110 ft. lbs.)
Upper Control Arm:
Pivot Bar To Crossmember . . 107 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Lateral Links:
To Knuckle Nuts . . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Jam Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 N·m (68 ft. lbs.)
To Suspension Crossmember Nuts . . . . . 108 N·m
(80 ft. lbs.)
Trailing Link:
Shaft Nuts (Front And Rear) . 99 N·m (73 ft. lbs.)
Bracket To Body Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . 34 N·m
(25 ft. lbs.)
Ball Joint:
To Knuckle Castle Nut . . . . . . 85 N·m (63 ft. lbs.)
Rear Suspension Crossmember:
Body Attaching Bolts . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Stabilizer Bar:
Isolator Bushing Retainer Bolt . . . . . . . . 28 N·m
(20 ft. lbs.)
Lateral Link Attaching Link Nut . . . . . . . 35 N·m
(26 ft. lbs.)
Bracket To Crossmember Bolts . . . . . . . . 28 N·m
(20 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 55 Installing Ball Joint In Upper Control Arm
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 6804
2 – BALL JOINT
3 – CONTROL ARM
4 – SPECIAL TOOL 6758
Fig. 56 Ball Joint Seal Boot Installation
1 – SPECIAL TOOL 6758
2 – CONTROL ARM
3 – BALL JOINT SEAL
JX
SUSPENSION
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)