Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2001)
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12. Remove the lower coil spring isolator from the lower spring seat on the shock absorber.
13. Remove the upper shock rod isolator bushing and sleeve from the upper shock mount.
14. Remove the lower shock rod isolator bushing from the upper shock mount.
15. Inspect the shock assembly components for the following and replace as necessary:
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Inspect the shock for any condition of rod binding over the full stroke of the shaft.
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Check the upper shock mount for cracks and distortion, and locating studs for any sign of damage.
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Check the upper and lower shock rod isolator bushings for severe deterioration of the rubber.
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Check the upper and lower coil spring isolators for severe deterioration of the rubber.
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Inspect the dust shield for rips and deterioration.
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Inspect the jounce bumper for cracks and signs of deterioration.
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Inspect the coil spring for any sign of damage to the coating.
16. If the coil spring needs to be serviced, release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. Push back the compressor
upper hooks and remove the coil spring from the compressor.
ASSEMBLY - SHOCK ASSEMBLY
For the disassembly and assembly of the shock assembly, use strut spring compressor Pentastar Service Equipment (PSE) tool W-7200, or the
equivalent, to compress the coil spring. Follow the manufacturer's instructions closely.
1. If the coil spring has been removed from the compressor, place the lower end (smaller diameter) of the coil spring in the spring compressor
supported by the lower hooks at the same position as in disassembly, following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Position the upper hooks of the spring compressor on the coil spring near the top as in disassembly.
3. Compress the coil spring enough to reinstall the shock absorber and upper mount.
4. Install the lower shock rod isolator bushing in the bottom of the upper shock mount. The smaller end is to be pointed away from the mount when
installed.
5. Install the upper shock rod isolator bushing and sleeve in the upper shock mount until seated into lower bushing. The smaller end of the bushing is
to be pointed away from the mount when installed.
6. Install the lower coil spring isolator on the lower spring seat of the shock absorber.