Replacing Struts on a Special with PHG

Quite a few have. Go to www.300mclub.org and hit the Message Boards in the Performance and Mods forum. Do a search and you should get many hits for changing springs and struts. And check this page.

#7 of 12 tie rod ends by 99300m

Sep 15, 2008 (9:26 pm)

has anybody replaced the inner tie rod ends on a 99' 300m the only way i see is to go through the fender well but that's a pretty long reach any advice

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cranm99 (Jul 30, 2009 2:12 pm)

#8 of 12 Re: tie rod ends [99300m] by cranm99

Jul 30, 2009 (2:12 pm)

Replying to: 99300m (Sep 15, 2008 9:26 pm)

Actually, you need to go in from the top, between the engine and firewall. It is very do-able in the home driveway/garage. Pick up the 2 piece bushing kit (like a doughnut sliced in half). If this does not take away the slop in your steering, you may be in need of a new rack. I wound up paying for a new rack at ~150K miles.

As one of the previous posts mentioned, the best source for help on these cars is http://300mclub.org

and by a sister car site

http://www.dodgeintrepid.net

There are lots of How-to instructions and maintenance tips. The 300M club does have a small charge for access to certain areas, but you usually save at least that much on the first maintenance procedure you do yourself.

#9 of 12 Wondering if my 300m has the PHG or not? by lorgan61

Mar 10, 2011 (10:36 am)

Just called the dealer and gave him my vin. He didnt even know what I was talking about as far as PHG goes. Told me it said my car has 4 wheel independent touring suspension. Does anyone know if that means it has PHG or not. I am trying to replace my struts and I need to know if I need the stiffer ones or not. Thanks

#10 of 12 right front clunk in my 300m is making me clunky by anne33

Oct 09, 2011 (4:45 am)

i have a 2000 300m since new ( 165,000 miles ,,same battery can you imagine ) anyway i have a clunk on the right side front ,,,, and i have had everything replaced (monroe quick struts) not the econo matics ,but the sensa track ,wheel bearing , lower control arm , link pin thingies , and tie rod ends ,,,,, and still this insane clunk oh and not so sure about these struts ,seems to drive floaty now , but any thoughts on this clunk , i bought a new avalon and was gonna sell the M but i am attached to it and for 11 years the M has cost me not a dime , so i owe it to this car to be good to it in its golden years ,Anne33

#11 of 12 2005 right front rachet noise by loripartida

Jul 22, 2012 (4:18 pm)

when we turn to the right the car will make a loud ugly rachet noise does anyone have a suggestion

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kirstie_h (Jul 23, 2012 8:29 am)

#12 of 12 Re: 2005 right front rachet noise [loripartida] by kirstie_h HOST

Jul 23, 2012 (8:29 am)

Replying to: loripartida (Jul 22, 2012 4:18 pm)

This is probably a better question for our answers team. You can post there by going to:
http://answers.edmunds.com

Once you've posted your question, you can check for feedback by returning to that link and clicking "my answers profile."

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