Chrysler 4616934 RETAINER-Shock ABSORBER

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Reverse the disassembly steps. When installing the sleeve on the shock absorber rod, ensure the undercut side of the sleeve faces downward. Reinstall the top and bottom shock absorber rod bushings exactly as they were when removed. Finally, install the shock absorber/coil spring assembly.

Mount the shock assembly in a vise and mark it as right or left. Use a spring compressor to relieve pressure from the upper mount, then unscrew the damper rod nut and remove the washer. Remove the isolator bushing, shock absorber mount, spring isolator, rod washer, and dust boot. Lift the coil spring off the shock absorber and remove the jounce bumper, collar, and coil spring isolator. Reassemble the shock absorber in the reverse order of removal, making sure to install the sleeve with the undercut side facing downward and the top washer with the "TOP" stamp facing upward. When reinstalling the spring, align the studs at the top of the mounting plate with the hole in the bottom clevis bracket.

Connect the assembly to the upper control arm mount and install it into the shock tower. Align the locating pins and mounting holes and tighten the four bolts. Install the clevis on the shock absorber and tap it until properly aligned and fully seated against the locating tab. Install the bolt and tighten it. Install the clevis-to-lower control arm bolt without tightening it. Install the upper ball joint into the steering knuckle, tighten the castle nut, and install a new cotter pin. Install the speed control routing cable on the steering knuckle. Use a floor jack to raise the lower control arm to simulate normal ride height and tighten the shock absorber clevis-to-lower control arm bolt. Install the wheel and lug nuts, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts.

Clean the lower end of the steering knuckle and have an assistant move the wheel in and out while checking for movement at the steering knuckle-to-control arm balljoint. If there is any movement, the suspension balljoint(s) must be replaced.

Start by raising the rear of the vehicle and supporting it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel and support the spring link with a floor jack. Remove the fasteners attaching the upper end of the shock absorber to the frame and then remove the fasteners at the lower end.

Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the mounting fasteners. Note: Raise the lower control arm with a floor jack to simulate normal ride height before lightening lower shock absorber mounting fasteners. Tighten the wheel lug nuts.