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Link, Spring: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Using a suitable tool, move the knuckle lower bushing inward to ease installation of the spring link onto the knuckle.

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  1. Position the spring link (3) in the vehicle and install the spring link to crossmember bolt (2). Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
  2. Install the spring link to knuckle bolt (1). Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
  3. Install the rear spring.
    GC0170540Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Position a suitable jack (1) under the spring link.
  5. Install the shock absorber. Do not tighten bolt at this time.  . Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION .
  6. Remove the jack and lower the vehicle.
  7. Position the vehicle on an alignment rack. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolts.
  8. Tighten spring link to crossmember bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  9. Tighten the spring link to knuckle bolt to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Tighten the shock absorber bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  11. Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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