With 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:

Before proceeding, refer to WARNING .

Access and remove the rear quarter trim panel. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL .
Move insulation out of the way to access the shock assembly upper mounting nuts.

Fig 1: Upper Shock Mounting
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Remove the two nuts (1) securing the shock assembly to the body bracket (2).
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 2: Tire & Wheel Mounting
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.

Fig 3: Supporting Rear Shock
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If equipped with load-leveling shocks, support the lower shock (1) with a jack (2) using just enough force to allow easy removal of the lower shock mounting bolt in the following step. Lower the jack following bolt removal.

Fig 4: Rear Lower Shock Mounting
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Remove the lower shock mounting nut (1) and bolt (4).
Lower the shock assembly (2) out of the body bracket and lift out over rear suspension.