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Isolator, Rear CROSSMEMBER, Spring Link: Installation: Installation

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Fig 1: Spring Link Bushing Installation
GC0080377Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
1 - BUSHING
2 - REMOVER/INSTALLER 9032-2
3 - PRESS C-4212F
4 - RECEIVER 9032-3
  1. Position bushing (1) over rear of crossmember bushing bore.
  2. Assemble tools over bushing and crossmember as Shown in illustration (refer to list). Ensure Receiver, Special Tool (special tool #9032-3, Pusher, Bushing), is positioned to avoid welds on rear of crossmember bushing bore.
    • (2) Remover/Installer (special tool #9032-2, Receiver, Bushing)
    • (3) Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint)
    • (4) Receiver (special tool #9032-3, Pusher, Bushing)
  3. Tighten Press screw-drive, pressing bushing into crossmember. Install bushing until screw-drive stops, when bushing contacts Receiver on opposite side of crossmember.
  4. Remove tools.
    Fig 2: Spring Link, Nuts & Bolts
    GC0095729Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Swing spring link up to bushing in crossmember and install bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
    Fig 3: Headlamp Leveling Sensor
    GC0079757Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Export Only - If servicing right side bushing, connect headlamp leveling sensor (1) link at spring link (3).
  7. Install rear spring as well as all components necessary to access it. Refer to SPRING(S), INSTALLATION .
  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
    Fig 4: Spring Link, Nuts & Bolts
    GC0095729Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Tighten spring link bolt (1) at crossmember to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
  11. Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .