Intrepid V6-3.2L VIN J (1998)
Removing Spindle From Strut Assembly
15. Using a hammer and a brass drift punch, tap on top surface of spindle driving it down and off the end of the strut assembly.
16. Let the rear spindle and assembled components hang from the trailing arm while the strut assembly is out of the vehicle.
17. Lower vehicle enough to access rear passenger compartment.
NOTE: When removing rear strut assembly from vehicle, access for the 3 rear strut assembly to strut tower attaching nuts is through the
passenger compartment of the vehicle.
Strut Assembly Attaching Nuts
18. Remove the 3 strut assembly to rear strut tower attaching nuts, then remove strut assembly from vehicle.
19. Remove the nut, washers, and rubber isolators securing the stabilizer bar attaching link to the strut.
Installation
NOTE: Inspect for evidence of fluid leakage from upper end of reservoir. (Actual leakage will be a stream of fluid running down and leaking off lower
end). Slight seepage is not unusual and will not effect performance.
1. Install the nut, washers, and rubber isolators securing the stabilizer bar attaching link to the strut.
