Spring Link

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
Access and remove rear spring. See Rear Suspension/SPRING(S) - Removal

Fig 1: HEADLAMP LEVELING SENSOR
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Export Only - If servicing right spring link, disconnect headlamp leveling sensor (1) link at spring link (3).

Fig 2: SPRING LINK MOUNTING
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Remove spring link-to-knuckle nut and bolt (2).

Fig 3: USING TAP 9361-1 AND GUIDE 9361-2
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CAUTION: It important to use Guide (2), Special Tool 9361-2, when tapping sleeve in knuckle to help keep Tap (1), Special Tool 9361-1, straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.
Place Guide 9361-2 (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 4: REMOVER 9361
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NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9361, lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
Assemble Remover, Special Tool 9361, as in illustration.
- (1) Bolt 9361-3
- (2) Nut
- (3) Spherical Washer
- (4) Thrust Bearing
- (5) Sleeve 9361-4 (RWD)
- (5) Sleeve 9361-5 (AWD - Left Side)
- (5) Sleeve 9361-6 (AWD - Right Side)
NOTE: When installing thrust bearing on Remover, be sure to place hardened side against nut. Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.

NOTE: It is important to use appropriate Sleeve on Remover to provide proper Tool-to-Knuckle contact. RWD sleeve can be used on either side while AWD knuckles require specific left or right side Sleeves.

Fig 5: SLEEVE REMOVAL USING 9361
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Thread Remover Bolt 9361-3 (1) into tapped knuckle sleeve.
Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve angled end with angled face of knuckle.
Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve; replace it with new upon installation.

Fig 6: SPRING LINK MOUNTING
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Remove bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember.
Remove spring link (4).