Bushing-Rear Suspension Rear Mount

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.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables

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Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
Raise and support vehicle. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Clamps & Rear Exhaust System
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Remove rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust shown in figure).

Fig 4: Alignment Marks At Shaft And Flange
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Apply alignment index marks (3) to the propeller shaft rubber coupler (1) and axle flange (2).

Fig 5: Propeller Shaft At Rear Axle Flange
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Remove three (four if equipped with 215MM axle) propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolts and nuts.

Fig 6: Prop Shaft Support By Bungee Cord
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Support propeller shaft (2) using a bungee cord (1). Attach ends of cord to fuel tank straps as shown in illustration.

Fig 7: Cables At Equalizer
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NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.
Disconnect front parking brake cable (5) at connector (3) to right rear parking brake cable (4) above axle differential.

Fig 8: Front Cable To Equalizer
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Remove front parking brake cable (3) from equalizer (2).

Fig 9: Front Cable At Left Front Of Crossmember
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Remove screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable (1) routing bracket to rear crossmember front flange (3).

Fig 10: Rear Caliper Mounting
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If equipped with standard or premium disc brakes, on each rear disc brake:
- While holding guide pins from turning, remove disc brake caliper guide pin bolts (2).
- Remove brake caliper (1) from brake adapter (3) and pads.
- Guide brake caliper up through suspension, following brake hose path. Support caliper above rear suspension using with bungee cord or wire to keep caliper from overextending brake hose when crossmember is lowered.
Fig 11: Pushing Disc Pistons Into Bore
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CAUTION: When pushing pistons back into caliper bores, use only a trim stick as shown in illustration or other suitable soft tool. Never use a screwdriver or other metal pry bar due to potential damage to braking surface of rotor, caliper, pistons or dust boots.
If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, place trim stick (4) between brake pad (2) and outer edge of rotor (3).
If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, using trim stick, slowly apply pressure against brake pad (2) until both pistons (on that side of caliper) are completely bottomed in bores of caliper half.
NOTE: Repeat above procedure to opposite brake pad (1) and pistons as necessary.

Fig 12: Identifying Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts & Related Components
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If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, support spring link (1) using a transmission jack (5) or other appropriate jack. Raise spring link just enough to access brake caliper lower mounting bolt (4) from above compression link (2).

Fig 13: Rear Caliper Mounting Bolts
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If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, remove the lower and upper caliper mounting bolts (1).
If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, remove brake caliper (2) with pads from knuckle and brake rotor. Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.
If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, remove jack from under spring link.

Fig 14: Releasing Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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NOTE: To remove wheel speed sensor connector from body wiring harness connector, move retaining clip (2) and pull sensor connector outward.

Fig 15: Sensor Connection to Body Connector
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Remove wheel speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) from body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2).

Fig 16: Left/Right Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Routing
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Unclip left wheel speed sensor cable (3) from routing clip (1) near body connector.

Fig 17: Lower Shock Mount
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On each side of vehicle, remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4).

Fig 18: Marking Location of Crossmember Mount to Body

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1 - BODY

2 - MARKER (OR CRAYON)

3 - CROSSMEMBER BUSHING FLANGE

Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.

Fig 19: Support Rear Suspension Using Jack
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Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (3) under center of rear axle differential (1). Raise jack head to contact differential and secure in place. When securing crossmember to jack, be sure not to secure stabilizer bar.

Fig 20: Filler Tube Assembly
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WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.
Remove fuel filler tube. Refer to REMOVAL .

Fig 21: AWD Crossmember Spacers
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NOTE: If equipped with AWD, when removing crossmember mounting bolts in following step, be sure to not to misplace spacers (1) between crossmember mounts (2) and body.

Fig 22: Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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Remove both front (3) and both rear (2) mounting bolts fastening crossmember (1) in place.
Slowly lower crossmember using jack. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower just enough to allow propeller shaft removal from rear axle differential. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. Slide propeller shaft out of rear axle differential and allow bungee cord previously installed to support.
Lower crossmember until crossmember is at a comfortable working level to access bushings. Support rear suspension assembly using jack stands to help stabilize assembly during bushing service.

Fig 23: Identifying Coil Spring and Shock Assembly
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Remove coil springs (2) with isolators (1 and 5) from spring links (4).

Fig 24: Marking Location of Rear Bushing

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1 - BUSHING CAN FLANGE

2 - MARKER OR CRAYON

3 - CROSSMEMBER

As an installation reference, carefully mark location of bushing requiring removal on crossmember (around bushing can flange) using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.

Fig 25: Installing Support 9031-11
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Slide Support (2), Special Tool 9031-11, into end of crossmember (3) surrounding bushing bore as shown in illustration.
Snug set-screws (1) securing Support (2) to crossmember.

Fig 26: Inserting Brace 9031-12
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Insert Brace (1), Special Tool 9031-12, between Support 9031-11 (3) and bushing bore flange (2) matching angle cut in Brace to bore flange.

Fig 27: Tighten Support 9031-11 Set Screws
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Snug set-screws (1) against Brace 9031-12. Do not overtighten set-screws as they will distort and bend bushing bore flange.

Fig 28: Tools Positioned to Remove Rear Bushing
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NOTE: Prior to using Press (1), Special Tool C-4212F, lubricate screw-drive threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
Assemble tools (See following list) over bushing as shown in illustration.
1. (1) Press C-4212F
2. (2) Remover 9031-2
3. (3) Receiver 9031-1
Tighten Press (1) screw-drive, pressing bushing out of crossmember.
Remove all tools.