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Link, Spring: Installation: SRT

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Fig 1: Spring Link Mounting
GC0095729Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Guide ball joint end of spring link (4) into mounting pocket of knuckle, then swing opposite end up to bushing in crossmember and install bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
    Fig 2: Bolt & Knuckle Sleeve
    GC0079746Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Prior to using (special tool #9361A, Rear Knuckle Sleeve Remover/Installer Kit), lubricate bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

  2. Place NEW knuckle sleeve (2) onto (special tool #9361-12, Installer, Bushing) (1), and slide it up to Bolt's head.
    Fig 3: Slide, Sleeve, Knuckle, Bearing And Nut
    GC0079747Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Starting from knuckle forward end, slide (special tool #9361-12, Installer, Bushing) (1) with sleeve (5) through knuckle (2) and spring link ball joint (3).
  4. Install Installation Thrust Bearing (around 3/8 inch thick) and special flange nut (4) on end of Bolt. When installing thrust bearing on Installer, be sure to place hardened side against nut. Place bearing outer cage against stationary component. 
  5. While holding Bolt head (1) stationary, rotate Nut (4) (using hand tools) installing sleeve in knuckle. Install sleeve until Nut stops turning. Do not overtighten Nut. 
  6. Remove special tool.
    Fig 4: Spring Link Mounting
    GC0095729Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Install spring link-to-knuckle bolt (2) front-to-rear through knuckle and link, then install nut. While holding bolt head stationary, tighten nut to 138 N.m (102 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install rear spring and all components necessary to access it, except rear tire and wheel assembly on side of repair. Refer to SPRING(S), INSTALLATION .
  9. Install rear brake rotor and components necessary to access it. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
  10. Lower vehicle.
  11. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
  12. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
  13. Tighten spring link bolt at crossmember to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
  14. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.).
  15. Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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