Installation

1. Install the upper control arm assembly on its mounting bracket.





NOTE: Bolts MUST be installed so the head of the bolt will be toward the coil spring when the mounting bracket is installed on the shock absorber mounting bracket.

2. Install and securely tighten the 2 bolts attaching the upper control arm to the bushings in the mounting bracket. Tighten the attaching bolts to a torque of 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





CAUTION: The top and bottom shock absorber rod bushings are unique to the position which they are installed on the rod. When installing the bushings on the rod, attention must be paid to their location so they are installed correctly.





3. Install the lower isolator bushing and sleeve in the shock absorber/lower control mounting bracket. Install the coil spring upper isolator on the mounting bracket.





4. Install the upper isolator bushing on the shock absorber/upper control arm mounting bracket.





5. Install the shock absorber/upper control arm mounting bracket on the shock absorber assembly.





6. Install the upper washer on the rod of shock absorber and positioned with the word TOP facing up.

WARNING: The following 2 steps must be completely done before spring compressor, GP-2020-C3.5 or an equivalent is released from the coil spring.





7. Install nut on rod of shock absorber assembly. While holding rod of shock absorber from turning, tighten shock absorber rod retaining nut to a torque of 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.).
8. Relieve all tension from spring compressor. After all spring tension has been removed from the spring compressor, remove it from the shock absorber assembly.
9. Remove the shock absorber assembly from the vise and remove the clevis from the shock absorber.
10. Install shock absorber assembly with the clevis bracket removed, into the shock tower. Align the 2 locating pins and the 4 mounting holes on the upper control arm shock absorber mount with the holes in shock tower. Install the 4 upper control arm mount to shock tower mounting bolts. Tighten the 4 bolts to a torque of 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





11. Install the clevis on the shock absorber. Clevis is installed by tapping it onto shock absorber using a soft (brass) drift until fully seated against locating tab on shock absorber. Locating tab on collar must be positioned in the split of the clevis bracket.

CAUTION: When tightening the clevis pinch bolt do not turn the pinch bolt in the clevis. The serrations on the pinch bolt and the clevis will be damaged.





12. Tighten the nut on the shock absorber clevis pinch bolt to a torque of 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).

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13. Install the clevis to lower control arm isolator bushing thru-bolt. Do not tighten or torque the thru-bolt at this time.

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14. Install upper ball joint stud into steering knuckle. Install castle nut on ball joint stud. Tighten nut to a torque of 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.). Install cotter pin in ball joint.

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15. Install the routing bracket for the wheel speed sensor cable on the steering knuckle. Install and securely tighten the routing bracket attaching bolt.

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CAUTION: When supporting the lower control arm with jack stand, do not position jack stand under the ball joint cap on the lower control arm. Position jack stand in area of lower control arm shown.

16. Lower vehicle to the ground with a jack stand positioned under the lower control arm. Continue to lower vehicle so the total weight of the vehicle is supported by the jack stand and lower control arm.

CAUTION: When tightening the shock absorber clevis to lower control arm thru-bolt do not turn the thru-bolt in the clevis. The serrations on the bolt and the clevis will be damaged.

17. Tighten the shock absorber clevis to lower control arm bushing thru-bolt nut to a torque of 88 Nm (65 ft. lbs.).
18. Properly lubricate the upper ball joint using Mopar (R) Multi-Mileage Lube or an equivalent.
19. Install the wheel and tire assembly back on the vehicle.
20. Raise vehicle and remove jack stand from under lower control arm and lower vehicle to the ground.
21. Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).