Rear Suspension - SRT8
The SRT8 rear suspension is very similar to the standard RWD front suspension but some components have been modified for better handling and durability. Most component bushings are increased rate bushings. Service of all rear suspension components remain the same as the standard RWD components. When components differ, be sure to use only SRT8 components on SRT8 vehicles.
The rear knuckle for the SRT8 is different from the standard RWD knuckle. Although similar in appearance and in service, the mounting bosses for the disc brake caliper have been moved downward to allow mounting of the Brembo four-piston brake caliper. Due to this change, an updated special tool is needed to remove the sleeve that retains the lower control arm ball joint to the knuckle.
The rear shock absorber used on this vehicle is a load-leveling shock (2). This shock absorber appears the same as the one used on the standard LX, but has been specially calibrated for this vehicle. It can be easily identified by an identification tag on its side (1). This shock absorber is serviced the same as the standard load-leveling shock absorber.
The rear stabilizer bar diameter has been increased for the SRT8 to the size of that used on Export vehicles, 15 mm. It is serviced in the same manner as the standard RWD bar.