Front Mount

REMOVAL

Special Tools:










1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post.
2. Raise and support vehicle. Maintenance





3. On each side of vehicle rear, remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).





4. Remove rear exhaust system (2) (dual-outlet exhaust shown in figure).





5. Apply alignment index marks (3) to the propeller shaft rubber coupler (1) and axle flange (2).





6. Remove three (four if equipped with 215 MM axle) propeller shaft coupler-to-axle flange bolts and nuts.





7. Support propeller shaft (2) using a bungee cord (1). Attach ends of cord to fuel tank straps as shown.






NOTE: Due to short travel and low spring tension, it is not necessary to lock-out parking brake lever to service parking brake components.

8. Disconnect front parking brake cable (5) at connector (3) to right rear parking brake cable (4) above axle differential.





9. Remove front parking brake cable (3) from equalizer (2).





10. Remove screw (2) fastening front parking brake cable (1) routing bracket to rear crossmember front flange (3).





11. If equipped with standard or premium disc brakes, on each rear disc brake:
a. While holding guide pins from turning, remove disc brake caliper guide pin bolts (2).
b. Remove brake caliper (1) from brake adapter (3) and pads.
c. Guide brake caliper up through suspension, following brake hose path. Support caliper above rear suspension using with bungee cord or wire to keep caliper from overextending brake hose when crossmember is lowered.






CAUTION: When pushing pistons back into caliper bores, use only a trim stick as shown or other suitable soft tool. Never use a screwdriver or other metal pry bar due to potential damage to braking surface of rotor, caliper, pistons or dust boots.

12. If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, place trim stick (4) between brake pad (2) and outer edge of rotor (3).
13. If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, using trim stick, slowly apply pressure against brake pad (2) until both pistons (on that side of caliper) are completely bottomed in bores of caliper half.

NOTE: Repeat above procedure to opposite brake pad (1) and pistons as necessary.






14. If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, support spring link (1) using a transmission jack (5) or other appropriate jack. Raise spring link just enough to access brake caliper lower mounting bolt (4) from above compression link (2).





15. If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, remove the lower and upper caliper mounting bolts (1).
16. If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, on each rear disc brake, remove brake caliper (2) with pads from knuckle and brake rotor. Hang assembly out of way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overextend brake hose when doing this.
17. If equipped with SRT8 disc brakes, remove jack from under spring link.






NOTE: To remove wheel speed sensor connector from body wiring harness connector, move retaining clip (2) and pull sensor connector outward.






18. Remove wheel speed sensor connectors (3 and 4) from body wiring harness connector (1) located in luggage compartment floor pan (2).





19. Unclip left wheel speed sensor cable (3) from routing clip (1) near body connector.





20. On each side of vehicle, remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (4).










21. Carefully mark location of rear crossmember on body at all four mount (bushing) locations using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.
22. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.





23. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (3) under center of rear axle differential (1). Raise jack head to contact differential and secure in place. When securing crossmember to jack, be sure not to secure stabilizer bar.






WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all Warnings and Cautions.

24. Remove fuel filler tube. Removal






NOTE: If equipped with AWD, when removing crossmember mounting bolts in following step, be sure to not to misplace spacers (1) between crossmember mounts (2) and body.






25. Remove both front (3) and both rear (2) mounting bolts fastening crossmember (1) in place.

26. Slowly lower crossmember using jack. Do not lower jack at a fast rate. Lower just enough to allow propeller shaft removal from rear axle differential. Do not lower jack any further than necessary. Slide propeller shaft out of rear axle differential and allow bungee cord previously installed to support.
27. Lower crossmember until crossmember is at a comfortable working level to access bushings. Support rear suspension assembly using jack stands to help stabilize assembly during bushing service.





28. Remove coil springs (2) with isolators (1 and 5) from spring links (4).










29. As an installation reference, carefully mark location of bushing requiring removal on crossmember (around bushing can flange) using a marker or crayon. Do not use a scratch awl to mark location.





30. Remove nut and bolt (1) fastening compression link (3) to crossmember.





31. Remove travel limiter (2) from bushing inner metal sleeve (1). To do so, use an appropriate grinding tool to remove inner metal sleeve material until limiter can be safely removed.





32. Slide Support (2), Special Tool , into end of crossmember (3) surrounding bushing bore as shown.
33. Snug set-screws (1) securing Support (2) to crossmember.





34. Insert Brace (1), Special Tool , between Support (3) and bushing bore flange (2) matching step in Brace to bore flange.





35. Snug set-screws (2) against Brace. Do not overtighten set-screws as they will distort and bend bushing bore flange.






NOTE: Prior to using Press (1), Special Tool Ball Joint Press Installer/Removal, lubricate screw-drive threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

36. Assemble tools (See following list) over bushing as shown. Ensure Remover lies between ridges (3) on bushing to properly contact bushing can.
- (1) Press
- (2) Remover
- (4) Receiver

37. Tighten Press (1) screw-drive, pressing bushing out of crossmember.
38. Remove all tools.