Mopar SG81897 STRUT-Suspension

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Guide the shock absorber into place, insert the upper mounting studs through the holes in the shock tower, and tighten the nuts. Connect the lower end of the shock absorber to the knuckle and tighten the bolt/nut. Install the wheels, lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts. Finally, tighten the upper mounting nuts and install the cap.

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.

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.