Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
Fig. 11
CAUTION: When installing trailing link bushing retainers, retainers must be installed with cupped side of retainer facing away from bushing and
knuckle.
2. Install knuckle on trailing link. Install the trailing link outer bushing, gold bushing retainer and retaining nut on trailing link. Using a large
adjustable wrench, to keep trailing link from rotating securely tighten the trailing link retaining nut to a torque of 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the upper ball joint stud in the knuckle. Install and tighten the ball joint stud castle nut to a torque of 85 Nm (63 ft. lbs.). Install cotter pin in
ball joint stud.
4. Install the front and rear lateral links and attaching nuts and bolts on the knuckle. Tighten the lateral links to knuckle attaching bolts and nuts to
108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
5. Install rear brake support plate assembly onto the knuckle. Install the 4 bolts attaching rear brake support plate to rear knuckle. Tighten the
attaching bolts to a torque of 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 12
6. If vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes, install speed sensor head into rear brake support plate. Torque speed sensor head mounting bolt to 7 Nm
