Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L (2001)
8. Install the jounce bumper on the shock rod. Install the jounce bumper with the pointed end pointing downward.
9. Install the collar, undercut side facing down, on the rod of the shock absorber. Be sure the collar is positioned squarely on the step of the shock
absorber rod.
10. Install the dust shield and cup onto the shock rod until the cup contacts the collar just installed. The dust boot will snap over the jounce bumper.
Install the lower shock rod bushing retainer washer.
11. Install the shock through the bottom of the coil spring until the lower spring seat contacts the lower end of the coil spring. The lower coil spring
end should set into the notch of the shock absorber lower seat and isolator. Install the clamp temporarily securing the shock absorber to the coil
spring.
12. Install the upper shock rod bushing retainer washer. Make sure the concave side is facing up.
13. Install the shock assembly retainer nut. Hold the shock rod from rotating using special socket Snap-On A136), or an equivalent, and tighten the
retainer nut using a crow foot wrench (on the end of a torque wrench and extension) to a torque of 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
14. Slowly release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. As the tension is relieved, make sure the upper mounting
bracket, isolator, and coil spring align properly. Remove the clamp from the lower end of the coil spring and shock. Push back the spring
compressor upper and lower hooks, then remove the shock assembly from the spring compressor.
15. Install shock assembly on the vehicle.
INSTALLATION - STRUT ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Before proceeding, Refer to Service Precaution.
1. Install the shock assembly, with the clevis removed, into shock tower. Aligning the 2 locating pins and the 4 mounting holes on the upper control
arm shock absorber mount with the 4 holes in shock tower. Install the 4 upper control arm mount to shock tower mounting bolts. Tighten the 4
bolts to a torque of 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
