Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
13. Install the 2 stabilizer bar bushing clamp to body attaching bolts and securely tighten.
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 in area of lower control arm shown.
14. Lower vehicle to the ground with a jack stand positioned under the lower control arm. Continue to lower vehicle so the total weight of the vehicle is
supported by the jack stand and lower control arm.
15. Tighten the shock absorber clevis to lower control arm bushing thru-bolt to a torque of 92 Nm (68 ft. lbs.).
16. Install the wheel and tire assemblies back on vehicle. Tighten the wheel nuts in proper sequence to a torque of 129 Nm (95 ft. lbs.) torque.
CAUTION: Before connecting steering column intermediate shaft coupler onto steering gear shaft, front wheels must be pointed straight ahead
and steering wheel must be in center position.
17. From interior of vehicle, reconnect the steering column intermediate shaft coupler on the steering gear shaft. Install steering gear coupler retaining
pinch bolt and torque to 27 Nm (240 inch lbs.). Be sure to install the upper to lower steering coupler retaining bolt, retention pin.
CAUTION: Do not use automatic transmission fluid.
