Suspension: Service Precautions
WARNINGS
CAUTION: Only frame contact hoisting equipment can be used on this vehicle due to the vehicle having a fully independent front and rear suspension. The vehicle can not be hoisted using equipment designed to lift a vehicle by the rear axle. If this type of hoisting equipment is used, damage to rear suspension components will occur.
CAUTION: Use care when removing the suspension components from this vehicle. The suspension components are not to be removed from the vehicle by striking them with a hammer or heating them.
CAUTION: When handling suspension components of this vehicle during service procedures, do not drop them. Parts which are dropped during servicing of the vehicle, must be inspected for damage or cracks before being installed on the vehicle.
CAUTION: All components and fasteners of the front and rear suspension system are designed to prevent galvanic corrosion. When servicing the suspension, always use the special coated bolts, ball joints and corrosion gaskets. Refer to the Mopar Parts Catalog for the required replacement parts and fasteners used on this vehicle.
CAUTION: All fastener torque values of the suspension system are critical. The torque values shown in the text and torque charts should be used when tightening the suspension system fasteners.
CAUTION: On the front suspension of this vehicle, there are no jounce stops other than the ones located in the shock assemblies. For that reason, in the event that a shock assembly or its mounts break causing the suspension to go into full jounce (upward travel) without the assistance of the jounce bumper to limit travel, the upper and lower ball joints on that side of the vehicle must be inspected. They must be inspected because in such a situation, the ball joints absorb the force and can be damaged. Contact between the ball joint stud and housing can normally be detected by nicks, chips, dents or cracks appearing on the stud or housing. If any sign of contact is evident, the ball joint or control arm must be replaced.