Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
3. Remove the 2 nuts attaching the shock absorber upper mount/spring seat to the shock tower.
4. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
6. Remove the rear wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove bolt attaching shock absorber to rear knuckle.
7. Remove the shock absorber from the rear knuckle first, when removing the shock absorber from vehicle by pushing down on the rear suspension.
8. Move shock absorber downward and tilt top of shock outward. Then remove shock absorber from vehicle through top of wheel opening.
INSTALL
1. Install shock absorber back in vehicle using the reverse sequence of removal.
2. Install upper shock absorber mount into the mounting holes in rear shock tower.
3. Push down on rear knuckle to obtain clearance and then install shock absorber clevis bracket on rear knuckle.
4. Align clevis bracket on shock absorber with bushing in knuckle. Install and tighten bolt to a torque of 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
5. Lower vehicle far enough to gain access to the trunk.
6. Install and tighten the 2 shock absorber mounting bracket attaching nuts to a torque of 54 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
7. Install plastic cover on shock tower.
