Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
12.
If the push rod preload spring does not come out with the push rod, use the original push rod as a tool to remove the preload spring from shift
lever.
CAUTION:
The original push rod preload spring must be removed from the shift handle before continuing with this procedure.
13.
Discard the old push rod and preload spring.
14.
For vehicles that had the dimple drilled out, use a small round file to remove any remaining metal burrs from the inside of the shift lever at the hole
drilled in Step 9 (Figure 5).
CAUTION:
Failure to remove all metal burrs from inside the shift lever may make installation of the new push rod extremely difficult.
15.
Orient the new load limiting push rod so that the forks are parallel with the center console (Figure 6). Insert the load limiting push rod, with the
preload spring in position, into the shift lever. Be sure that the push rod is fully seated.
