Concorde V6-3.2L VIN J (2000)
10. Remove the lower spring isolator from the lower spring seat on the strut.
11. Inspect the strut assembly components for the following and replace as necessary:
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Inspect the strut for any condition of shaft binding over the full stroke of the shaft.
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Inspect the jounce bumper for cracks and signs of deterioration.
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Check the upper mount for cracks and distortion and its retaining studs for any sign of damage.
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Check the upper seat and bearing for cracks and distortion.
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Check for binding of the seat and bearing pivot bearing.
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Inspect the dust shield for rips and deterioration.
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Inspect the upper and lower spring isolators for material deterioration.
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Inspect the coil spring for any sign of damage to the coating.
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If the coil spring has been removed from the spring compressor, proceed with the next step, otherwise, proceed with step 5.
1. Place the coil spring in the compressor following the manufacturers instructions. Before compressing the spring, rotate the spring to the position
noted in the note between steps 7 and 8.
2. If disassembled, reinstall the upper spring isolator and dust shield on seat and bearing. Match the step in the isolator with the step in the seat and
bearing.
3. Install the seat and bearing (with dust shield attached) on top of the coil spring. Position the step built into the seat and upper spring isolator
against the coil end of the coil spring.
4. Install the lower spring isolator on the lower spring seat of the strut. The tabs on the isolator will align it on the strut spring seat. They straddle the
expanded area of the lower spring seat on the strut.
5. Install the jounce bumper on the strut shaft. The jounce bumper is to be installed with the smaller end pointing downward toward the lower seat.
6. Install the jounce bumper cup on the strut shaft. The cupped side goes on first.
7. Install the strut through the bottom of the coil spring until the lower spring seat contacts the lower end of the coil spring. The inboard side of the
strut (or rear of the clevis bracket) should align with the flat on the inboard side of the seat and bearing outer perimeter. Install the clamp on the
lower end of the coil spring and strut, so the strut is held in place.