Rear Suspension Spring Link - Removal

SPRING LINK - SRT8

1. Access and remove rear brake rotor on side of repair. Brake Rotor - Removal
2. Access and remove rear spring on side of repair. Rear Suspension Coil Spring(s) - Removal





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).