Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
1. Open the hood and mark the position of all four shock assembly mounting bolts on the shock tower on the side of the vehicle requiring front
camber adjustment.
2. Raise the vehicle by the frame until the tires and front suspension are not supporting the weight of the vehicle.
3. Loosen the shock assembly mounting bolts on the side marked in step 1. Loosen the bolts enough to allow adequate space for removal of the
plastic locating pins that align the upper mounting bracket with the shock tower.
4. Remove and discard both plastic locating pins from the shock assembly upper mounting bracket using a punch or pliers.
NOTE: Do not leave the plastic locating pins in the cavity of the shock tower or mount. Objectionable noise may result.
5. Position the shock assembly inboard or outboard as required to adjust the camber. Make sure the fore and aft position is in the same as indicated
by the marks made prior to adjustment, and also the forward and rearward bolts are moved equal amounts inward or outward.
NOTE: Do not attempt to enlarge any existing holes to increase adjustment range.
6. Torque the upper shock assembly mounting bolts to 90 Nm (68 ft. lbs.)
7. Lower the vehicle. Jounce the front and rear of vehicle an equal amount of times.
8. Check and adjust the front camber as necessary.
9. If toe readings obtained are not within the required specification range, adjust toe to meet the preferred specification setting. Toe is adjustable
using the following procedure.
FRONT TOE
1. Center the steering wheel and lock in place using a steering wheel clamp.
CAUTION: Do not twist front inner tie rod to steering gear rubber boots during front wheel Toe adjustment.
Fig. 10
2. Loosen front inner to outer tie rod end jam nuts. Grasp inner tie rods at serrations and rotate inner tie rods of steering gear to set front toe to the
preferred toe specification.
3. Tighten tie rod jam nuts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
4. Adjust steering gear to tie rod boots at the inner tie rod.
5. Remove steering wheel clamp.
6. Remove the alignment equipment.
7. Road test the vehicle to verify the steering wheel is straight and the vehicle does not wander or pull.
