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Clevis Bracket: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire.
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Caliper
    GC0026764Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Remove the two brake caliper adapter bolts (3).
  4. Support the brake caliper adaptor and caliper. Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose. 
  5. Remove the disc brake rotor.
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Upper Ball Joint At Knuckle
    GC0026767Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  6. Remove the upper ball joint nut (4).
  7. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using special tool 8677.
    Fig 3: Identifying Clevis Bracket & Shock
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  8. Remove the clevis bolt (2) at the shock (1).
  9. Remove the lower clevis bolt/nut (4) at the lower control arm.
    Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Link, Tie Rod End & Clevis Bolt
    GC0026784Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. Remove the lower stabilizer link bolt (6).
    Fig 5: Identifying Clevis Bracket & Shock
    GC0026761Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Remove the clevis bracket (3).