2002 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal - Strut Assembly (Front)

WARNING: Do not remove the strut assembly's shaft nut at any time unless the coil spring has been properly compressed following the procedure listed in strut assembly DISASSEMBLY - STRUT ASSEMBLY (FRONT)  in this article.
  1. Raise vehicle on jackstands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
  2. Remove front tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle.
  3. Remove the stabilizer bar link nut at the strut assembly. Remove the link from the strut assembly (Fig 1).
    Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Bar Link At Strut
    G00991646Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Loosen, but do not remove, the outer tie rod end to strut arm attaching nut (Fig 2). Release outer tie rod end from steering arm using Puller, Special Tool C-3894A (Fig 2), then remove nut and tie rod from the steering arm.
    Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod From Steering Arm
    G00991647Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. If vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, remove the speed sensor cable routing bracket from the strut assembly (Fig 3).
    Fig 3: Removing Speed Sensor Cable Routing Bracket
    G00991648Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove the 2 guide pin bolts mounting the caliper assembly to the steering knuckle (Fig 4).
    Fig 4: Removing Caliper Guide Pin Bolts
    G00991649Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove brake caliper assembly from steering knuckle and brake rotor. Refer to CALIPER (2002) or FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (2003). Support caliper assembly by hanging it from frame of vehicle with wire or some other method (Fig 5). Do not let caliper assembly hang by brake hose.
    Fig 5: Supporting Caliper
    G00991650Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Remove brake rotor from hub.
    CAUTION: The strut assembly to steering knuckle bolts are serrated were they go through strut assembly and steering knuckle. When removing bolts, turn nuts off bolts DO NOT  TURN BOLTS IN STEERING KNUCKLE. If bolts are turned damage to steering knuckle will result.
  9. Remove the 2 strut assembly to steering knuckle attaching bolts (Fig 6).
    Fig 6: Removing Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Attaching Bolts
    G00991651Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Remove the 4 strut assembly upper mount to strut tower mounting nut and washer assemblies (Fig 7).
    Fig 7: Removing Strut Assembly Mounting
    G00991652Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
  12. For disassembly of the strut assembly, refer to DISASSEMBLY - STRUT ASSEMBLY (FRONT) .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.