Removal and installation

Shock absorber

REMOVAL

1) Remove the upper shock nut, retainer and grommet from the shock absorber stud (Fig. 3).

(2) Raise and support the vehicle.

(3) Remove the lower mounting bolts and remove shock absorber through the lower suspension arm (Fig. 3).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Upper shock nut must be replaced or use Mopar Lock 'N Seal or LoctiteT 242 on existing nut.

Fig. 3 Front Shock Absorber

1 - RETAINER

2 - GROMMET

3 - SHOCK ABSORBER

(1) Install the lower retainer (lower retainer is stamped with a L) and grommet on the shock absorber stud and extend the shock. Insert the shock absorber through the lower suspension arm and upper mounting hole.

(2) Install the lower mounting bolts and tighten to 28 N*m (21 ft. lbs.).

(3) Remove support and lower the vehicle.

(4) Install the upper grommet and retainer (upper retainer is stamped with a U) on the shock absorber stud. Install a new nut or use Mopar Lock 'N Seal or Loctitet 242 on existing nut and tighten to 26 N*m (19 ft. lbs.).

Coil spring

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support the vehicle.

(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.

(3) Remove the stabilizer bar link from the lower suspension arm.

(4) Remove the shock absorber.

(5) Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and upper shock mounting hole (Fig. 4).

(6) Tighten the tool lower nut to compress the coil spring.

(7) Remove the lower ball joint nut and separate the ball joint from the knuckle with Remover C-4150A (Fig. 5).

(8) Loosen the spring compressor lower nut to relieve spring tension.

(9) Remove the tool and pull down on the lower suspension arm to remove the spring.

Fig. 4 Spring Compressor

1 - COIL SPRING

2 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

3 - SPRING COMPRESSOR

Fig. 5 Lower Ball Joint

1 - LOWER BALL JOINT

2 - REMOVER

3 - STEERING KNUCKLE

INSTALLATION

NOTE: The ramped or open end of the coil spring is the bottom of the spring.

(1) Tape the isolator pad to the top of the coil spring. Position the spring in the lower suspension arm pocket. Be sure that the coil spring is seated in the pocket.

(2) Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring upper shock mounting hole.

(3) Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring.

(4) Install the lower ball joint into the knuckle and tighten the nut to 127 N*m (94 ft. lbs.). Install cotter pin.

(5) Remove the spring compressor tool.

(6) Install the stabilizer bar link to the lower suspension arm and tighten nut to 47 N*m (35 ft. lbs.).

(7) Install the shock absorber.

(8) Install the wheel and tire assembly.

(9) Remove support and lower the vehicle.

Steering knuckle

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support the vehicle.

(2) Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

(3) Remove disc brake caliper, rotor, shield and ABS speed sensor, refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(4) Remove tie-rod from steering knuckle arm, refer to Group 19 Steering.

(5) Remove the hub/bearing.

(6) Remove the shock absorber.

(7) Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and upper shock mounting hole (Fig. 4).

(8) Tighten the tool lower nut to compress the coil spring.

(9) Remove the lower ball joint nut and separate the ball joint from the knuckle with Remover C-4150A (Fig. 5).

(10) Remove the upper ball joint nut and separate the ball joint from the knuckle with Remover MB-991113 (Fig. 6).

CAUTION: When install Remover MB-991113 to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.

(11) Remove steering knuckle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position steering knuckle on upper and lower ball joints and install nuts. Tighten lower nut to 127

Fig. 6 Upper Ball Joint

1 - UPPER BALL JOINT

2 - REMOVER

3 - KNUCKLE

N*m (94 ft. lbs.). Tighten upper nut to 81 N*m (60 ft.

lbs.) and install new cotter pins.

(2) Remove the spring compressor.

(3) Install the shock absorber.

(4) Install the hub/bearing.

(5) Install ABS speed sensor, brake dust shield, rotor and caliper, refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(6) Install tie rod to steering knuckle arm, refer to Group 19 Steering.

(7) Install the wheel and tire assembly.

(8) Remove support and lower the vehicle

Lower suspension arm

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support vehicle.

(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.

(3) Remove disc brake caliper and rotor from steering knuckle, refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(4) Remove shock absorber.

(5) Remove stabilizer bar link from the lower suspension arm.

(6) Remove the coil spring.

(7) Remove lower suspension arm mounting bolts (Fig. 7) from the frame mounts and remove the arm.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Frame mounting bolts must be installed to their original location and orientation to avoid damaging the steering rack boots.

(1) Loosely attach suspension arm to frame mounts.

(2) Install the coil spring.

Fig. 7 Lower Suspension Arm

1 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

2 - FRAME MOUNTS

(3) Install the shock absorber.

(4) Install stabilizer bar link to the lower suspension arm and tighten nut to 47 N*m (35 ft. lbs.) (5) Install brake rotor and caliper, refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(6) Install wheel and tire assembly.

(7) Remove support and lower the vehicle.

(8) Tighten the front suspension arm mounting nut to 175 N*m (130 ft. lbs.) and the rear nut to 108 N*m (80 ft. lbs.).

Upper suspension arm

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support the vehicle.

(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.

(3) Remove brake hose bracket from the arm.

(4) Position a hydraulic jack under the arm and raise the jack to unload the rebound bumper.

(5) Remove cotter pin and nut from upper ball joint.

(6) Separate upper ball joint from steering knuckle with Remover MB-991113 (Fig. 6).

CAUTION: When installing Remover MB-991113 to separate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the ball joint seal.

(7) Remove suspension arm pivot bar mounting nuts and remove suspension arm (Fig. 8).

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Before installation, insure pivot bar adjustment bolts are in their original location (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8 Upper Suspension Arm

1 - UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

2 - STEERING KNUCKLE

3 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

(1) Position suspension arm pivot bar on adjustment bolts. Install nuts and tighten to 210 N*m (155 ft. lbs.).

(2) Position steering knuckle on upper ball joint.

Tighten the upper ball joint nut to 81 N*m (60 ft.

lbs.) and install a new cotter pin.

(3) Install the wheel and tire assembly.

(4) Remove support and lower vehicle.

(5) Align front end to specifications.

Stabilizer bar

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support the vehicle.

(2) Remove the upper link nut, retainer and grommet from each link.

(3) Remove the lower link nut from the lower suspension arm on each side (Fig. 9).

(4) Remove the stabilizer bar retainer bolts and remove the retainers and stabilizer bar from the vehicle.

(5) Remove the bushings from the stabilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install the bushings on the stabilizer bar.

(2) Install the stabilizer bar on the frame and install the retainers and the bolts.

(3) Tighten the bolts to 60 N*m (45 ft. lbs.).

Fig. 9 Stabilizer Bar

1 - RETAINER

2 - GROMMET

3 - STABILIZER LINK

4 - STABILIZER BAR

NOTE: Ensure the bar is center with equal spacing on both sides.

(4) Install the link lower retainer and grommet on the links.

(5) Install the links into the stabilizer bar and lower suspension arm on each side.

(6) Install the lower link mounting nut and tighten to 47 N*m (35 ft. lbs.).

NOTE: Ensure both link end caps are facing straight forward.

(7) Install the upper link grommet, retainer and nut and tighten to 37 N*m (27 ft. lbs.).

(8) Remove support and lower vehicle.

Hub/bearing

REMOVAL

1) Raise and support vehicle.

(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.

(3) Remove brake caliper, rotor, and ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped, refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(4) Remove hub/bearing spindle nut and discard nut (Fig. 10).

CAUTION: The hub/bearing spindle nut can not be re-used.

(5) Slide hub/bearing off spindle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Slide hub/bearing on spindle.

Fig. 10 Hub/Bearing

1 - KNUCKLE

2 - HUB/BEARING

3 - SPINDLE NUT

(2) Install new spindle nut and tighten to 251 N*m (185 ft. lbs.).

(3) Install brake rotor, caliper, and ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped, refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(4) Install wheel and tire assembly.

(5) Remove support and lower vehicle.

Wheel mounting studs

CAUTION: Do not use a hammer to remove wheel studs.

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support vehicle.

(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.

(3) Remove brake caliper, caliper adapter and rotor, refer to Group 5 Brakes for procedure.

(4) Remove stud from hub with Remover C-4150A (Fig. 11).

INSTALLATION

(1) Install new stud into hub flange.

(2) Install three washers onto stud, then install lug nut with the flat side of the nut against the washers.

(3) Tighten lug nut until the stud is pulled into the hub flange. Verify that the stud is properly seated into the flange.

(4) Remove lug nut and washers.

(5) Install the brake rotor, caliper adapter, and caliper, refer to Group 5 Brakes for procedure.

(6) Install wheel and tire assembly, use new lug nut on stud or studs that were replaced.

(7) Remove support and lower vehicle.

Fig. 11 Wheel Stud Removal

1 - REMOVER

2 - WHEEL STUD