Chrysler Sebring, Stratus sedan, Sebring Convertible. Manual — part 267
CAUTION: When supporting lower control arm with
jack stand, do not position jack stand under the ball
joint cap on the lower control arm. Position stand in
area of lower control arm shown (Fig. 36).
(9) Position a jack stand under lower control arm,
so that when arm is lowered onto it, vehicle will be
at curb height (Fig. 36).
(10) Lower vehicle with jack stand positioned
under lower control arm (Fig. 36). Continue to lower
vehicle until total weight of that corner of vehicle is
supported by jack stand and lower control arm.
CAUTION: When tightening the thru-bolt and nut,
do not turn the bolt in the clevis. The serrations on
the bolt and the hole in the clevis will be damaged.
(11) With the vehicle’s suspension at curb height,
tighten the clevis-to-lower control arm bushing thru-
bolt nut (Fig. 23) to 88 N·m (65 ft. lbs.) torque.
(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
proper sequence to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.) torque.
(15) Lower vehicle.
(16) Check wheel alignment specifications and set
front toe to preferred specifications. (Refer to 2 -
SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
SHOCK ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
The front shock assembly and suspension of the
vehicle is supported by coil springs positioned around
shock absorbers. The springs are contained between
an upper seat located in the upper mounting bracket
and a lower spring seat on the shock absorber.
The top of each shock absorber is bolted to a cast
shock absorber/upper control arm bracket which is
bolted to the shock tower of the vehicle using 4
mounting bolts.
The bottom of the shock absorber attaches to a cle-
vis bracket using a pinch bolt. The clevis bracket
attaches to the lower control arm of the vehicle using
a through-bolt and prevailing torque nut.
If shock absorbers require replacement, be sure
that they are replaced with shock absorbers meeting
the correct specifications for the particular vehicle.
A coil spring is housed within each shock assembly.
Coil springs are rated separately for each corner or
side of the vehicle depending on optional equipment
and type of vehicle service. If the coil springs require
replacement, be sure that the springs needing
replacement, are replaced with springs meeting the
correct load rating and spring rate for the vehicle
and its specific options.
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
The shock absorber/upper control arm mounting
bracket also provides a pivotal mounting point for
the upper control arm.
Fig. 36 Supporting Lower Control Arm With Jack
Stand
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER CLEVIS
2 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
3 - BALL JOINT CAP
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LOWER CONTROL ARM (Continued)
OPERATION - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
The shock absorber assembly cushions the ride of
the vehicle, controlling vibration, and jounce and
rebound of the suspension.
The coil spring controls ride quality and maintains
proper ride height.
The spring isolators isolate the coil spring at the
top and bottom from coming into metal-to-metal con-
tact with the upper mounting bracket and shock
absorber.
The jounce bumper and cup limit suspension travel
and metal-to-metal contact under full jounce condi-
tion.
The shock absorber dampens jounce and rebound
motions of the coil spring and suspension.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
(FRONT)
(1) Inspect for damaged or broken coil springs
(Fig. 38).
(2) Inspect for torn or damaged shock absorber
dust boots (Fig. 38).
(3) Lift the dust boot and inspect the shock
absorber for evidence of fluid running from the upper
end of fluid reservoir. (Actual leakage will be a
stream of fluid running down the side and dripping
off the lower end of the shock absorber). A slight
amount of seepage between the shock absorber rod
and the seal is not unusual and does not affect per-
formance of the shock absorber. Also inspect jounce
bumpers for signs of damage or deterioration (Fig.
38).
REMOVAL - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/FRONT - WARNING).
(1) Loosen wheel nuts.
(2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - SERVICE PROCE-
DURE).
(3) Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
(4) If both shock assemblies are removed, mark
the shock assemblies right and left according to
which side of the vehicle they were removed from.
(5) Remove the wheel speed sensor cable routing
bracket (Fig. 39) from the steering knuckle.
(6) Remove the nut from the upper ball joint stud.
Fig. 37 Shock Assembly Components
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER ROD BUSHING
2 - UPPER CONTROL ARM
3 - RETAINER WASHER
4 - COIL SPRING
5 - SHOCK ABSORBER
6 - LOWER SPRING ISOLATOR
7 - JOUNCE BUMPER
8 - DUST SHIELD
9 - CUP
10 - UPPER SPRING ISOLATOR
11 - UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET
Fig. 38 On Vehicle Inspection
1 - UPPER SPRING SEAT
2 - DUST BOOT
3 - SHOCK ABSORBER
4 - COIL SPRING
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SHOCK ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(7) Remove the upper ball joint stud from the
steering knuckle using Puller, Special Tool, C-3894-A
(Fig. 40). Pull steering knuckle outward and position
toward the rear of the front wheel opening.
(8) Remove pinch bolt attaching shock absorber
clevis to shock absorber (Fig. 41).
(9) Remove the nut and thru-bolt (Fig. 42) attach-
ing the shock absorber clevis to the lower control
arm.
(10) Remove the clevis from the shock absorber by
carefully tapping the clevis off the shock absorber
using a soft (brass) drift.
(11) Remove the 4 bolts (Fig. 43) attaching the
shock absorber/upper control arm mounting bracket
to the shock tower of the vehicle.
(12) Remove the shock assembly from the vehicle.
The shock assembly is removed out through the front
area of the front wheel well.
(13) For disassembly of the shock assembly, (Refer
to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - DISASSEM-
BLY).
Fig. 39 Wheel Speed Sensor Cable Routing Bracket
1 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE
2 - SPEED SENSOR CABLE ROUTING BRACKET
3 - STEERING KNUCKLE
4 - ATTACHING BOLT
5 - BRAKE CALIPER FLEX HOSE
Fig. 40 Ball Joint Stud Removal From Steering
Knuckle
1 - BALL JOINT
2 - BALL JOINT STUD
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-3894-A
4 - SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
5 - UPPER CONTROL ARM
Fig. 41 Shock Absorber Clevis Bracket Pinch Bolt
1 - SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
2 - PINCH BOLT AND NUT
3 - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR CABLE
4 - BRAKE FLEX HOSE
5 - CLEVIS BRACKET
6 - STEERING KNUCKLE
Fig. 42 Clevis To Lower Control Arm Attaching Bolt
1 - TIE ROD
2 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
3 - SHOCK ABSORBER CLEVIS
4 - THRU-BOLT
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SHOCK ASSEMBLY (Continued)
DISASSEMBLY - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
The shock assembly must be removed from the
vehicle for it to be disassembled and assembled.
(Refer
to
2
-
SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK
-
REMOVAL)
For the disassembly and assembly of the shock
assembly, use strut spring compressor Pentastar Ser-
vice Equipment (PSE) tool W-7200, or equivalent, to
compress the coil spring. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions closely.
(1) If both shocks are being serviced at the same
time, mark the coil spring and shock assembly
according to which side of the vehicle the shock was
removed from, and which shock the coil spring was
removed from.
(2) Position the shock assembly in the strut coil
spring
compressor
following
the
manufacturer’s
instructions. Set the lower hooks and install the
clamp on the lower end of the coil spring, so the
shock is held in place once the shock shaft nut is
removed (Fig. 44). Rotate the shock assembly so the
upper control arm ball joint sits directly below the
front upper hook as shown (Fig. 45). Position the
upper hooks on top of the upper mounting bracket
(Fig. 45).
Fig. 43 Shock Assembly Attachment To Shock
Tower
1 - SHOCK TOWER
2 - MOUNTING BOLTS
Fig. 44 Lower Hooks And Clamp
1 - COMPRESSOR
2 - CLAMP
3 - COIL SPRING
4 - LOWER HOOKS
Fig. 45 Upper Hooks Positioned
1 - UPPER HOOKS
2 - UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET
3 - UPPER CONTROL ARM
4 - UPPER BALL JOINT
5 - FRONT HOOK
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SHOCK ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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