Stratus L4-2.0L VIN C (1997)
7. Remove the 4 bolts attaching rear brake support plate to knuckle. Then remove brake support plate, brake shoes and wheel cylinder as an assembly
from rear knuckle. It is not necessary to remove brake flex hose from wheel cylinder when removing support plate. Brake support plate when
removed, must be supported using mechanics wire as shown.
8. Remove the nuts and bolts attaching the forward and rear lateral links to the rear knuckle.
9. Remove cotter pin and castle nut attaching upper control arm ball joint to knuckle.
Fig. 14
10. Remove ball joint stud from knuckle using Puller, Special Tool, CT-1106, or equivalent. When using puller, install castle nut on ball joint stud to
protect threads from damage.
