Rear Suspension Spring Link - Installation

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's 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. Rear Suspension Coil Spring(s) - Installation
9. Install rear brake rotor and components necessary to access it. Brake Rotor - Installation
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. Service and Repair