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SPRING, Front Coil: Installation: 4X2

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  1. Tape the isolator pad to the top of the coil spring. Position the spring in the lower suspension arm well. Be sure that the coil spring is seated in the well.
    Fig 1: Coil Spring Tool Support
    GC0083202Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Install Front Spring Compressor (special tool #DD-1278, Compressor, Front Spring) (2) up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame.
  3. Tighten the tool nut to compress the coil spring.
    Fig 2: Coil Spring Compressor Tool
    GC0091563Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Install the steering knuckle. Refer to KNUCKLE, Steering , Installation .
  5. Install the retaining nut on the upper ball joint and tighten to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Remove the spring compressor tool.
  7. Support the lower control arm at the outboard side of the lower control arm to support vehicle weight.
  8. Install the shock absorber. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, Suspension , Installation .
  9. Install the stabilizer link. Refer to LINK, Stabilizer Bar , Installation .
  10. Remove the lower control arm support.
  11. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Wheels , Standard Procedure .
  12. Remove the support and lower the vehicle to the floor with vehicle weight. Tighten the front and rear control arm frame pivot bolts if loosened to specifications. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
  13. Perform a wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment , Standard Procedure .
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