Without Third Row Seating
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Dodge Journey. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When installing the shock assembly into the body bracket in the following step, be sure to position the upper mounting bracket so that the angular formed side (as viewed from above) of the mounting bracket flange (1) is facing outboard of vehicle (opposite side of bracket is rounded).
- Insert the lower end of the shock assembly down though the lower control arm from above just enough to clear the body with the upper mount, then lift it up, inserting the upper mounting studs (3) through the body bracket (2).
- If equipped with load-leveling shocks, place a jack (2) against the lower shock eye and support the lower end of the shock assembly (1). Lift the shock assembly using the jack until the hole in the lower shock eye lines up with that in the lower control arm.
- Install the mounting bolt (4) and nut (1) fastening the shock assembly (2) to the lower control arm (3). Do not tighten at this time.
- Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
- Lower the vehicle.
- Install the two nuts (1) on the studs (3) securing the shock assembly to the body bracket (2). Tighten the mounting nuts to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
- Remove four nuts, remove load floor.
- Fold the access panel back into place.
- Install the load floor.
- Position the vehicle on an alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise the lift as necessary to access the shock mounting bolt and nut.
- Tighten the shock assembly lower mounting bolt nut (1) to 99 N.m (73 ft. lbs.).