Chrysler 4626983 Rear Coil Spring

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To remove the shock absorber, start by loosening the wheel lug nuts and raising the front of the vehicle. Support it securely on jackstands and remove the wheel. Mark the shock absorbers with a R or L if they are both removed at the same time. Remove the wheel speed sensor cable bracket from the steering knuckle. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the castle nut from the upper ball joint stud. Detach the ball joint from the steering knuckle using a puller and remove the nut. Pull the steering knuckle outward and to the back of the front wheel opening, being careful not to strain the brake hose. Remove the shock absorber clevis pinch bolt and nut. Remove the clevis bolt from the lower control arm and tap the clevis from the shock absorber using a soft-faced hammer. Remove the four bolts from the shock tower attaching the upper control arm/shock absorber. Remove the upper control arm mounting bracket and shock absorber as an assembly. To inspect the shock absorber assembly, check for leaking fluid, dents, cracks, and other obvious damage. Also, check the coil spring for chips and corrosion. Replace any damaged components. To install the shock absorber, 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.

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.

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.