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Knuckle - SRT8

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
    Fig 1: WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AT REAR KNUCKLE
    GC0095180Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Unclip wheel speed sensor cable at rear brake rotor shield (1).
  3. Remove screw (2) fastening sensor head (3) to rear knuckle.
  4. Remove wheel speed sensor head from knuckle.
  5. Access and remove rear hub and bearing. See Rear Suspension/HUB AND BEARING - Removal 
  6. Remove parking brake shoes. Refer to Brakes/Parking Brake/SHOES, Parking Brake - Removal
    Fig 2: Actuator Removal/Installation
    GC0079738Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1 - PARKING BRAKE SHOE ACTUATOR
    2 - CABLE END
  7. If not removed, remove parking brake shoe actuator lever (1) from end of cable (2).
  8. Remove shoe support from knuckle.
    Fig 3: PARKING BRAKE CABLE AT KNUCKLE
    GC0079739Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  9. Remove parking brake cable screw (2) at knuckle (3) and pull cable (1) out of knuckle.
  10. Position under-hoist utility jack or jack stand under spring link. Raise jack head to contact spring link at shock mount secure in place.
    Fig 4: SPRING LINK MOUNTING
    GC0095729Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Remove spring link-to-knuckle nut and bolt (2).
    Fig 5: USING TAP 9361-1 AND GUIDE 9361-11
    GC0079743Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: It important to use Guide (2), Special Tool 9361-11, when tapping sleeve in knuckle to help keep Tap (1), Special Tool 9361-1, straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.
  12. Place Guide 9361-11 (2) against sleeve (3) in knuckle to keep Tap 9361-1 (1) straight. Using Tap with an appropriate handle, cut threads approximately halfway through bushing (or about six complete threads). It is important to back tap out, clean out burrs and lubricate Tap often during process. 
    Fig 6: REMOVER 9361 SET UP FOR SRT8
    GC0079744Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9361, lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
  13. Assemble Remover, Special Tool 9361, as shown in illustration.
    • (1) Bolt 9361-3
    • (2) Nut
    • (3) Thrust Bearing
    • (4) Spherical Washer
    • (5) Sleeve 9361-9 (Left Side - Shown in figure)
    • (5) Sleeve 9361-10 (Right Side)
    NOTE: When installing thrust bearing (3) on Remover, be sure to place hardened side against nut (2). Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.
    NOTE: It is important to use appropriate Sleeve (9361-9 or 9361-10) on Remover to provide proper Tool-to-Knuckle contact.
    Fig 7: USING 9361 FOR REMOVAL ON SRT8
    GC0079745Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  14. Thread Remover Bolt 9361-3 (2) into tapped knuckle sleeve.
  15. Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve (9361-9 or 9361-10) angled end with angled face of knuckle (1). Make sure foot on Sleeve (3) is inserted behind machined brake caliper mounting boss. 
  16. Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve; replace it with new upon installation. 
    Fig 8: REAR SUSPENSION
    GC0079728Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Remove bolt and nut fastening compression link (5) to knuckle (4).
  18. Remove bolt fastening toe link (3) to knuckle (4).
  19. Remove nut and bolt fastening stabilizer link to knuckle (4).
  20. Remove nut and bolt fastening tension link (6) to knuckle (4).
  21. Remove nut and bolt fastening camber link (1) to knuckle (4).
  22. Remove knuckle (4).
  23. Remove hub mounting bolts from knuckle.
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