Spring Link
SPRING LINKREMOVAL
SPRING LINK
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Access and remove rear spring.
3. Export Only - If servicing right spring link, disconnect headlamp leveling sensor (1) link at spring link (3).
4. Remove spring link-to-knuckle nut and bolt (2).
CAUTION: It important to use Guide (2), Special Tool 9361-2, when tapping sleeve in knuckle to help keep Tap (1) , Special Tool 9361-1, straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.
5. Place Guide 9361-2 (2) against sleeve (3) in knuckle to keep Tap 9361-1 (1) straight. Using Tap with an appropriate handle, cut threads approximately halfway through bushing (or about six complete threads). It is important to back tap out, clean out burrs and lubricate Tap often during process.
NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9361, lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
6. Assemble Remover, Special Tool 9361, as shown.
^ (1) Bolt 9361-3
^ (2) Nut
^ (3) Spherical Washer (4) Thrust Bearing
^ (5) Sleeve 9361-4 (RWD)
^ (5) Sleeve 9361-5 (AWD - Left Side)
^ (5) Sleeve 9361-6 (AWD - Right Side)
NOTE: When installing thrust bearing on Remover, be sure to place hardened side against nut. Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.
NOTE: It is important to use appropriate Sleeve on Remover to provide proper Tool-to-Knuckle contact. RWD sleeve can be used on either side while AWD knuckles require specific left or right side Sleeves.
7. Thread Remover Bolt 9361-3 (1) into tapped knuckle sleeve.
8. Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve angled end with angled face of knuckle.
9. Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve; replace it with new upon installation.
10. Remove bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember.
11. Remove spring link (4).
SPRING LINK - SRT8
1. Access and remove rear brake rotor on side of repair.
2. Access and remove rear spring on side of repair.
3. Remove spring link-to-knuckle nut and bolt (2).
CAUTION: It important to use Guide (2), Special Tool 9361-11, when tapping sleeve in knuckle to help keep Tap (1) , Special Tool 9361-1, straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.
4. Place Guide 9361-11 (2) against sleeve (3) in knuckle to keep Tap 9361-1 (1) straight. Using Tap with an appropriate handle, cut threads approximately halfway through bushing (or about six complete threads). It is important to back tap out, clean out burrs and lubricate Tap often during process.
NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9361, lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
5. Assemble Remover, Special Tool 9361, as shown.
^ (1) Bolt 9361-3
^ (2) Nut
^ (3) Thrust Bearing
^ (4) Spherical Washer
^ (5) Sleeve 9361-9 (Left Side - Shown in figure) (5) Sleeve 9361-10 (Right Side)
NOTE: When installing thrust bearing (3) on Remover, be sure to place hardened side against nut (2). Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.
NOTE: It is important to use appropriate Sleeve (9361-9 or 9361-10) on Remover to provide proper Tool-to-Knuckle contact.
6. Thread Remover Bolt 9361-3 (2) into tapped knuckle sleeve.
7. Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve (9361-9 or 9361-10) angled end with angled face of knuckle (1). Make sure foot on Sleeve (3) is inserted behind machined brake caliper mounting boss.
8. Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is removed from knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve; replace it with new upon installation.
9. Remove bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember.
10. Remove spring link (4).
INSTALLATION
SPRING LINK
1. Guide ball joint end of spring link (4) into mounting pocket of knuckle, then swing opposite end up to bushing in crossmember and install bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9361, lubricate bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
2. Place NEW knuckle sleeve (2) onto Installer Bolt 9361-7 (1), and slide it up to Bolt head.
3. Starting from knuckle forward end, slide Bolt 9361-7 (1) with sleeve (5) through knuckle (2) and spring link ball joint (3).
4. Install thrust bearing and nut (4) on end of Bolt. When installing thrust bearing on Installer, be sure to place hardened side against nut. Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.
5. While holding Bolt head (1) stationary, rotate Nut (4) (using hand tools) installing sleeve in knuckle. Install sleeve until Nut stops turning. Do not overtighten Nut.
6. Remove special tool.
7. Install spring link-to-knuckle bolt (2) front-to-rear through knuckle and link, then install nut. While holding bolt head stationary, tighten nut to 138 Nm (102 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Export Only - If servicing right spring link, connect headlamp leveling sensor (1) link at spring link (3).
9. Install rear spring as well as all components necessary to access it.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
12. Tighten spring link bolt at crossmember to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
13. Perform wheel alignment.
SPRING LINK - SRT8
1. Guide ball joint end of spring link (4) into mounting pocket of knuckle, then swing opposite end up to bushing in crossmember and install bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time.
NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9361, lubricate bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.
2. Place NEW knuckle sleeve (2) onto Installer Bolt 9361-12 (1), and slide it up to Bolt head.
3. Starting from knuckle forward end, slide Bolt 9361-12 (1) with sleeve (5) through knuckle (2) and spring link ball joint (3).
4. Install Installation Thrust Bearing (around 3/8 inch thick) and special flange nut (4) on end of Bolt. When installing thrust bearing on Installer, be sure to place hardened side against nut. Place bearing outer cage against stationary component.
5. While holding Bolt head (1) stationary, rotate Nut (4) (using hand tools) installing sleeve in knuckle. Install sleeve until Nut stops turning. Do not overtighten Nut.
6. Remove special tool.
7. Install spring link-to-knuckle bolt (2) front-to-rear through knuckle and link, then install nut. While holding bolt head stationary, tighten nut to 138 Nm (102 ft. lbs.) torque.
8. Install rear spring and all components necessary to access it, except rear tire and wheel assembly on side of repair.
9. Install rear brake rotor and components necessary to access it.
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Pump brake pedal several times to ensure vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving vehicle.
12. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
13. Tighten spring link bolt at crossmember to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
14. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut to 72 Nm (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
15. Perform wheel alignment.