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Left Link

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  1. Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
    Fig 1: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
    GC0079683Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. On both sides of vehicle, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then rear tire and wheel assembly (1).
    Fig 2: FILLER TUBE ASSEMBLY
    GC0079748Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.
  3. Remove fuel filler tube. Refer to Fuel System/Fuel Delivery/TUBE, Fuel Tank Filler - Removal
  4. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
  5. Perform following if vehicle is equipped with dual-exhaust.
    1. Position under-hoist utility jack or stand several inches below exhaust at muffler.
    2. Disconnect exhaust isolators at muffler and resonators hangers.
    3. Lower exhaust down to rest upon top of jack or stand placed below muffler.
    Fig 3: SUPPORT REAR SUSPENSION USING JACK
    GC0079749Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. 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.
    Fig 4: SHOCK MOUNTING - LOWER
    GC0079751Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4).
    Fig 5: REAR CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING BOLTS
    GC0095727Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    CAUTION: When removing crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) it is important NOT to loosen or remove crossmember mounting bolts on opposite side of vehicle. Doing so will require rear wheel alignment following reinstallation to ensure proper thrust angle.
  8. Remove both front and rear crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) on repair-side of vehicle. If equipped with AWD, be sure to not to misplace spacers between crossmember mounts and body. 
    CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components of vehicle, do not lower crossmember (1) any further than necessary to remove shock absorber.
  9. Slowly  lower jack allowing repair-side of crossmember to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast rate.  Lower jack just enough to allow toe link mounting bolt at crossmember.
    Fig 6: WSS ROUTING ALONG LEFT TOE LINK
    GC0079758Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. If equipped, remove wheel speed sensor cable (2) from toe link.
    Fig 7: REAR TOE ADJUSTMENT BOLT NUT
    GC0079759Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. While holding toe adjustment cam bolt from rotating, remove nut (3) securing toe link at crossmember (1).
    Fig 8: TOE LINK MOUNTING
    GC0079760Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  12. Slide cam bolt (2) rearward out of crossmember and link (1).
  13. Remove mounting bolt (3) and nut at knuckle.
  14. Remove toe link (1).
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