Link - Tension
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When installing tension link, although link (6) is same end-to-end, make sure that center bow is facing downward.
- Place link in bracket on crossmember (1). Install bolt and nut (4) at crossmember (1) as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install bolt and nut (4) mounting link to knuckle (3) as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
- Install shock absorber (3) by setting lower end into pocket in spring link (4), then tipping top inward until aligned with upper mounting holes.
- Install lower shock mounting bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time.
- If vehicle is equipped with AWD, make sure spacers (1) on top of crossmember mount bushings (2) on side of repair are in position.
- Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and upper end of shock absorber (4) into mounted positions.
- Install shock absorber upper mounting screws (2). Tighten upper mounting screws to 52 N.m (38 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: Rear crossmember mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
- Install crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time.
- Measure distance (1) between from tension link (2) to body weld flange (3) directly in front of it, just outboard of front mount bushing (4). This distance must be at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for suspension movement. If distance is less than 12 mm, shift that side of rear crossmember directly rearward until distance is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rearward and snug loosened bolts. Measure opposite side to be sure it also maintains minimum 12 mm distance.
- Tighten all crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.).
- Remove jack (3) from under rear axle differential.
- If previously lowered, raise rear exhaust back to mounted position and connect exhaust isolators at muffler and resonators hangers. Remove jack or stand below exhaust muffler.
- If removed, install fuel filler tube. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle until front tires contact floor but rear is still suspended. Place jack stands under each rear suspension spring link. Place an appropriate wooden block between stand and link to avoid damaging spring link, then lower vehicle until full vehicle weight is supported by suspension.
- Tighten tension link fasteners (4) to:
- Bolt nut at crossmember - 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.).
- Bolt at knuckle - 98 N.m (72 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.).
- Raise vehicle and remove jack stands (3).
- Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) (Police - 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.)). Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower vehicle.
- Perform wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .