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Rear Suspension: Spring(S): Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. If the spring is to be reused and there is no part number tag, mark the position of the spring for proper alignment on installation.
  4. Remove the halfshaft nut.
    NOTE:

    DISCARD  the hub nut after removal. It is not to be reused.

    GC0146003Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. If equipped with a height sensor (1), disconnect the linkage (3) from the ball stud at the lower control arm bracket (4) by prying with a small screwdriver.
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  6. Bottom the caliper pistons into the caliper.
  7. Remove the brake caliper tension clip (1) by pressing forward on the back of the clip (3) while pulling out on the front of the clip (2).
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  8. Remove the caliper slide dust bolt shields (4) and loosen the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins).
    NOTE:

    Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

  9. Remove the brake caliper from the caliper adapter and secure the brake caliper.
  10. Support the outer end of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture.
  11. Remove the tension link (1) to knuckle nut (2) and bolt.
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  12. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt (1) and remove the sensor.
  13. Remove the camber link to knuckle bolt/nut (2).
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  14. Remove the stabilizer link to lower control arm nut (4).
  15. Remove the shock lower nut/bolt (5).
  16. Remove the toe link to knuckle nut (2) and bolt (1).
    CAUTION:

    Never allow the half shaft to hang unsupported from the axle. Damage to the joints may result. Provide a suitable support to hang the half shaft securely.

  17. Remove the halfshaft from the hub by tilting and pulling the knuckle away from the vehicle while pushing the halfshaft toward the axle.
  18. Carefully lower the control arm support until the spring is loose, and remove the spring from the vehicle.
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