Stratus Sedan V6-2.7L VIN T FFV (2003)
10. Remove drum brake support plate, brake shoes and wheel cylinder assembly/disc brake adapter from knuckle. It is not necessary to remove brake
flex hose from drum brake wheel cylinder when removing support plate. Once drum brake assembly is removed, hang plate from rear shock
assembly using mechanics wire as shown. Do not allow drum brake assembly to hang by flex hose.
11. Remove nuts and bolts attaching the forward and rear lateral links to knuckle.
12. Back off nut retaining upper control arm ball joint to knuckle until it is flush with the end of the ball joint stud. Leaving the nut on in this fashion
will protect threads from damage during next step.
