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2003 Chrysler Intrepid SXT

Installation - Strut Assembly (Front)

2003 Chrysler Intrepid SXTSECTION Installation - Strut Assembly (Front)
  1. Install front strut assembly into shock tower. Install the 4 strut assembly upper mount to shock tower attaching nuts (Figure). Tighten the 4 strut mount to strut tower attaching nuts to a torque of 37 N.m (28 ft. lbs.) torque.
  2. Position steering knuckle into strut assembly.
    CAUTION: The strut assembly to steering knuckle bolts are serrated were they go through strut assembly and steering knuckle. When installing bolts, turn nuts onto bolts DO NOT  TURN BOLTS IN STEERING KNUCKLE. If bolts are turned damage to steering knuckle will result.
  3. Install the strut assembly to steering knuckle attaching bolts (Figure). Install nuts on attaching bolts. Tighten the strut assembly clevis to steering knuckle attaching bolt nuts to a torque of 203 N.m (150 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install braking disc back on front hub and bearing assembly. Install front brake caliper assembly on steering knuckle. Install the 2 caliper assembly to steering knuckle attaching bolts (Figure). Tighten the caliper assembly guide pin bolts to a torque of 19 N.m (192 in. lbs.).
  5. If the vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes. Install the front speed sensor cable routing bracket onto the front strut assembly (Figure).
  6. Install outer tie rod on strut assembly. Install tie rod attaching nut. Tighten the tie rod attaching nut to a torque of 37 N.m (27 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install stabilizer bar link on strut (Figure). Tighten the stabilizer link attaching nut to a torque of 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
  9. Tighten the wheel mounting nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  10. Lower vehicle.
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