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Tension Link: Installation

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Fig 1: Rear Suspension Components
GC0014094Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
NOTE: When installing tension link, although link (6) is same end-to-end, make sure that center bow is facing downward.
Fig 2: Camber and Tension Links
GC0013017Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Place link in bracket on crossmember (1). Install bolt and nut (4) at crossmember (1) as shown in Fig 2. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
  2. Install bolt and nut (4) mounting link to knuckle (3) as shown in Fig 2. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
    Fig 3: Identifying Coil Spring and Shock Assembly
    GC0012983Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Install shock absorber (3) by setting lower end into pocket in spring link (4), then tipping top inward until aligned with upper mounting holes.
    Fig 4: Shock Mounting - Lower
    GC0012978Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install lower shock mounting bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time. 
    Fig 5: AWD Crossmember Spacers
    GC0012980Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. If vehicle is equipped with AWD, make sure spacers (1) on top of crossmember mount bushings (2) on side of repair are in position.
    Fig 6: Shock And Frame Mounting - Upper
    GC0014106Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Carefully raise jack, guiding coil spring and upper end of shock absorber (4) into mounted positions.
  7. Install shock absorber upper mounting screws (2). Tighten upper mounting screws to 52 N.m (38 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 7: Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    GC0012981Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    NOTE: Rear crossmember mounting bolts (2) are longer than front mounting bolts (3). Do not interchange mounting bolts.
  8. Install crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3). Snug, but do not fully tighten bolts at this time. 
    Fig 8: Measuring Tension Link Clearance
    GC0012986Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Measure distance (1) between from tension link (2) to body weld flange (3) directly in front of it, just outboard of front mount bushing (4). This distance must be at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for suspension movement.  If distance is less than 12 mm, shift that side of rear crossmember directly rearward until distance is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rearward and snug loosened bolts. Measure opposite side to be sure it also maintains minimum 12 mm distance.
    Fig 9: Rear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
    GC0012981Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Tighten all crossmember mounting bolts (2 and 3) to 180 N.m (133 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 10: Support Rear Suspension Using Jack
    GC0012990Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Remove jack (3) from under rear axle differential.
  12. If previously lowered, raise rear exhaust back to mounted position and connect exhaust isolators at muffler and resonators hangers. Remove jack or stand below exhaust muffler.
    Fig 11: Filler Tube Assembly
    GC0012979Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  13. If removed, install fuel filler tube. (Refer to FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE - INSTALLATION)
    Fig 12: Jack Stand Under Control Arm
    GC0013019Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Lower vehicle until front tires contact floor but rear is still suspended. Place jack stands under each rear suspension spring link. Place an appropriate wooden block between stand and link to avoid damaging spring link, then lower vehicle until full vehicle weight is supported by suspension.
    Fig 13: Camber and Tension Links
    GC0013017Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Tighten tension link fasteners (4) to:
    1. Bolt nut at crossmember - 85 N.m (63 ft. lbs.) torque.
    2. Bolt at knuckle - 98 N.m (72 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 14: Shock Mounting - Lower
    GC0012978Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut (4) to 72 N.m (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
    Fig 15: Jack Stand Under Control Arm
    GC0013019Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  17. Raise vehicle and remove jack stands (3).
    Fig 16: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Install tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 150 N.m (110 ft. lbs.) torque. (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
  19. Lower vehicle.
  20. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE) 
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