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Shock Absorber, Suspension: Installation: 4X2

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Fig 1: Shock, Upper Control Arm & Knuckle
GC0173798Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Position the shock assembly (1) to the vehicle and install the clevis to lower control arm bolt/nut. Do not tighten.
  2. Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture, and raise to normal ride height while guiding the upper shock mount into the proper position.
    Fig 2: Stabilizer Link, Clevis Bolt/Nut, Knuckle & Nuts
    GC0173555Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Position the stabilizer link (7), install the nut and tighten to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.).
  4. Tighten the lower clevis bolt/nut (6) to 235 N.m (173 ft. lbs.).
  5. Position the upper ball joint into the knuckle, install the ball joint nut and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Brake Caliper, Adapter, Guide Pins & Bolts
    GC0173588Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Position the brake caliper/pads and tighten the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (2) to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install the caliper slide bolt dust shields.
    Fig 4: Brake Caliper Tension Clip
    GC0173781Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install the brake caliper tension clip (1).
    Fig 5: Hub Bearing Mounting Bolts, Knuckle & Wheel Speed Sensor Bolt
    GC0173565Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Install the speed sensor and retaining bolt (1), and tighten to 10.7 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
  10. Install the speed sensor wiring retaining clip to the knuckle (2).
  11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  12. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
    Fig 6: Harness Routing Clip & Upper Shock Mounting Nuts
    GC0145679Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. Tighten the three upper shock mounting nuts (1) to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
  14. If equipped, install the wiring harness routing clip (2) on the shock mounting stud.
  15. Pump brake pedal until caliper pistons and brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is obtained.
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