SUSPENSION
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SUSPENSION
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ...............1
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION ....1
FRONT SUSPENSION .....................3
REAR SUSPENSION ......................28
WHEEL ALIGNMENT .....................55
SUSPENSION
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
CAUTION: Only frame contact hoisting equipment
can be used on this vehicle due to the vehicle hav-
ing 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 servic-
ing 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 sus-
pension, 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 suspen-
sion 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 situa-
tion, 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.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - LUBRICATION
Periodic lubrication of the suspension system is
required. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for schedules.
The following lubrication points on the suspension
system must be lubricated periodically (Fig. 1).
Front Suspension:
• Upper control arm ball joint
• Lower control arm ball joint
Rear Suspension:
• Upper control arm ball joint
• Lower control arm ball joint
Lubricate each point until a slight swelling is
noticed in the seal boot. Do not overfill the seal boots.
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