Front Coil Spring Replace

Fig. 6 Strut damper assembly. 1982---83:

Fig. 8 Dual path strut damper assembly. Exc. 1984---87 Charger, Horizon, Omni & Turismo:

1. Remove strut damper assembly as outlined previously.
2. Using a suitable tool, compress coil spring.
3. Remove strut rod nut while holding strut rod to prevent rotation.
4. Remove mount assembly.
5. Remove coil spring from strut damper.
6. Inspect mount assembly for deterioration of rubber isolator, retainers for cracks and distortion and bearings for binding.
7. Install bumper dust shield assembly.

Fig. 9 Spring seat & retainer position. 1982---83 models & 1984---88 Exc. Charger, Horizon, Omni & Turismo:

8. Install spring and seat, upper spring retainer, bearing and spacer, mount assembly and rebound bumper, retainer and rod nut upper. On all 1982 - 83 models and 1984 - 88 exc. Charger, Horizon, Omni and Turismo, position spring upper retainer tab or notch parallel to damper lower attaching bracket.
9. Torque strut rod nut to 60 ft. lbs. (81 Nm). Do not release spring compressor before torquing nut.
10. Remove spring compressor.