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Chrysler Crossfire
Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints in suspension


This is one information page of my collection of what I have repaired on my Crossfire.

Note:
You should not do any repair on your car if you don't have enough experience and knowledge! You use this information at your own risk! Don't blame me if something goes wrong.


Content:

If you have a Mercedes SLK R170 with a 320 engine it's almost exact the same.

Note:
You have to work with critical parts when doing work on suspension. Only do this if you have enough knowledge !

Chrysler Crossfire, ball joint

5, Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints at rear end, part 1:

The rear axle of the Crossfire is much more complicated than earlier axels of American cars I have had. It has five arms on each side that hold the rear axle in correct position. If you compare with the front suspension each A-arm is divided in two separate arms, and then it's also a fifth arm that increase the stability. These five separate control arms gives better control of the geometry compare to twin A-arms.

Rear left side:

Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

There are control arms everywhere at the rear. This lower control arm pointing towards the front, outer end.


Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

Inner end.


Rear right side:

Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

Outer end.


Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

Inner end.


Rear left side:

Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

Second lower arm, this point in the direction to center of the car, inner end.


Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

Outer end.


Rear right side:

Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

This rubber bushing maybe look a bit bad, but I couldn't feel any flex in it. The lower lower control arm has a plastic shield on the lower side, maybe to reduce the wind resistance or only as a protection from dirt.


Chrysler Crossfire: Checking the rubber bushings and the ball joints

Outer end.

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