Rear Suspension Spring Link - Removal

SRT

Special Tools:






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 (2), when tapping sleeve in knuckle to help keep (1) , straight during use or damage to Tap may occur.

4.
Place (9361-11) (2) against sleeve (3) in knuckle to keep (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 (9361A), lubricate Bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and promote tool longevity.

5.
Assemble (9361A) as shown.
(1) (9361-3)

(2) Nut

(3) Thrust Bearing

(4) Spherical Washer

(5) (9361-9)(Left Side - Shown in figure)

(5) (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 (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).