Talon FWD L4-1997cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo (1995)
12. Place a jack stand under the ball joint and apply sufficient pressure to the bottom of the ball joint to prevent the ball joint stud from spinning
(Figure 4). Torque the ball joint retaining nut to 47 ft.lbs. (64 Nm).
13. Install tire/wheel assembly. Torque the wheel lug nuts to 94 ft.lbs. (128 Nm).
NOTE: If both lower lateral arms require replacement, repeat steps 1 through 12 to replace the other arm before continuing with step 13 of this
procedure.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. With full vehicle weight on the suspension, torque the left and/or right lateral arm-to-frame mounting nut and bolt to 78 ft.lbs. (106 Nm) (Figure
3).
16. Torque the left and/or right damper fork mounting nut and bolt to 64 ft.lbs. (88 Nm) (Figure 3).
CAUTION: Failure to have full vehicle weight on the suspension before tightening lower lateral arm and damper fork mounting fasteners may
cause lower lateral arm rubber bushing failure.
17. Place the vehicle on a front-end alignment rack. Install the wheel alignment equipment onto the vehicle per alignment equipment manufacturer's
instructions. Adjust the vehicle's front wheel total toe-in settings to 0.0 in. ± 0.12 in. (0.0 mm ± 3.0mm) on all models.
Customer Letter
SAFETY RECALL TO INSPECT YOUR VEHICLE'S BALL JOINT BOOTS AND REPLACE THE LOWER LATERAL ARMS IF
NECESSARY
Dear DaimlerChrysler Vehicle Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
DaimlerChrysler Corporation has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in some 1995 and 1996 Chrysler Sebring Coupe,
Dodge Avenger and Eagle Talon vehicles.
The problem is...
The front suspension ball joint boots on your vehicle (identified on the enclosed form) may be cut or damaged, allowing dirt and water to enter the
ball joint. This results in premature ball joint wear and can cause the ball joint to separate. Ball joint separation could result in a loss of steering
control and cause an accident without prior warning.
What DaimlerChrysler and your dealer will do...
DaimlerChrysler will repair your vehicle free of charge (parts and labor). To do this, your dealer will inspect both lower lateral arm ball joint
boots. If a ball joint boot is cut or damaged, the lower lateral arm assembly will be replaced. The inspection will take about 1/2 hour to complete.
If lower lateral arm replacement is necessary, another hour will be required. However, additional time may be necessary depending on how dealer
appointments are scheduled and processed.
What you must do to ensure your safety...
Simply contact your dealer right away to schedule a service appointment. Ask the dealer to hold the parts for your vehicle or to order them before
your appointment.
