Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with ABS, route the tube forward through the right front wheel well opening to remove.
10.
Install the new brake tube into ALL of the underbody clips.
11.
Connect the front of the brake tube to the proportioning valve (non-ABS) or HCU (ABS). Torque the brake tube fitting to 145 in-lbs (16 N.m).
12.
On vehicles equipped with ABS, install the HCU heat shield.
13.
On vehicles equipped with ABS, install the right front splash shield.
14.
Connect the brake tube to the right rear brake hose (non-ABS) or rear proportioning valve (ABS). Torque the brake tube fitting to 145 in-lbs
(16N.m).
15.
Install the two (2) right rear parking brake cable clips.
16.
Bleed the right rear brake circuit as follows:
a. Attach a clear plastic hose to the right rear bleeder screw and feed the hose into a clear jar containing enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the
end of the hose.
b. Have a helper pump the brake pedal three or four times and then hold it in the down position.
c. With the pedal in the down position, open the bleeder screw at least one full turn.
d. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. After the bleeder screw is closed, release the brake pedal.
e. Repeat steps b through d until all trapped air is removed from the right rear brake circuit (usually four or five times).
17.
Inspect brake tube connections to insure that there are no leaks and then test drive the vehicle to verify that the brakes are operating properly and
the pedal feel is correct.
18.
Lower the vehicle.
Completion Reporting and Reimbursement
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
Use one of the following labor operation numbers and time allowances:
Labor Times
Claims for vehicles that have been serviced must be submitted on the DIAL System. Claims submitted will be used by DaimlerChrysler to record recall
service completions and provide dealer payments.
Add the cost of the brake tube, if necessary, plus applicable dealer allowance to your claim.
NOTE:
See the Warranty Administration Manual, Recall Claim Processing Section, for complete recall claim processing instructions.
Parts Return
Not required.
