Mopar 5272677AF ABSORBER-Suspension

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Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheels and detach the flex hose mounting bracket from the strut. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut assembly. Mark the position of the strut to the steering knuckle. Remove the nuts and bolts, then separate the strut from the steering knuckle. Secure the steering knuckle safely aside. Have an assistant support the strut and spring assembly, then remove the three strut-to-body nuts. Remove the assembly from the fenderwell. Remove the steering knuckle. With the help of an assistant to hold up the strut, use two flathead screwdrivers to pry apart the two sections of the strut upper mount retaining clip until it breaks. Discard the clip. Remove the strut assembly from the fenderwell. Check the strut body for leaking fluid, dents, cracks, and other obvious damage. Check the coil spring for chips or cracks in the spring coating. Inspect the spring seat for cuts, hardness, and general deterioration. If any undesirable conditions exist, proceed to the strut disassembly procedure. Guide the strut assembly up into the fenderwell and insert the upper mounting studs through the holes in the body. Once the studs protrude, install the nuts. Tighten the upper mounting nuts. Slide the steering knuckle into the strut flange and insert the two bolts. Install the nuts, align the previously made match marks, and tighten them. Guide the strut assembly up into the fenderwell and align the hole/tab in the strut mount to the hole on the vehicle body. Once the strut is aligned and held up against the body, install the NEW strut retaining clip. Install the steering knuckle. Tighten all steering knuckle and related fasteners. Install the flex hose mounting bracket. Connect the stabilizer bar link to the strut. Tighten the nut. Install the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Have the front end alignment checked, and if necessary, adjusted.

A floor jack should be used to support the knuckle and raise it slightly.

Remove the shock through the bottom of the spring and inspect all parts for damage. Install the parts on the new shock in the correct order. Install the washer and damper shaft nut, tightening it while holding the damper shaft with a wrench.

To disassemble the strut and spring assembly, you need to mount the strut clevis bracket portion in a vise and mark the components for reassembly. Then, install a spring compressor on the spring and compress it to relieve pressure from the upper mount. While holding the damper shaft, loosen the shaft nut with a socket. Remove the nut and upper mount, inspecting the pivot bearing and upper spring seat for damage. Lift the compressed spring from the assembly and remove the dust boot from the damper shaft. Slide the rubber bumper off the damper shaft and check the lower spring isolator for damage.