Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
1.
Raise the vehicle on an appropriate hoist.
Figure 1
2.
Inspect the right rear brake tube for evidence of contact with the exhaust system clamp located just forward of the rear axle kick up (Figure 1)
> If the brake tube surface is damaged from contact with the exhaust clamp, the brake tube must be replaced. Continue with Section "B" - Replace Right
Rear Brake Tube.
> If the brake tube is NOT damaged, reposition the tube by snapping it into the existing tube clip (Figure 1), then lower the vehicle and return it to the
customer. No further action is necessary.
B. Replace Right Rear Brake Tube:
NOTE:
Only those vehicles that have damaged brake tubes, as determined by the inspection in Section "A", require replacement. Very few vehicles are
expected to require brake tube replacement.
1.
Lower the vehicle.
2.
Depress and hold the brake pedal using a brake pedal prop rod.
NOTE:
Keeping the brake pedal in the "applied" position makes bleeding the brakes faster and easier since only the right rear brake will require bleeding.
3.
Raise the vehicle on the hoist.
4.
Disconnect the right rear brake tube from the rear brake hose (non-ABS) or from the rear proportioning valve (ABS).
NOTE:
Do not allow brake fluid to drip or spill on painted surfaces as this may damage the paint.
5.
Disconnect the two (2) right rear parking brake cable clips.
6.
On vehicles equipped with ABS, remove the right front splash shield.
7.
On vehicles equipped with ABS, remove the Hydraulic Control Unit (RCU) heat shield.
8.
Disconnect the right rear brake tube from the front proportioning valve (non-ABS) or from the HCU (ABS).
9.
Remove the right rear brake tube from the underbody clips and then remove and discard the tube.
