Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Manual — part 45

7. Thread Remover Bolt 9361-3 (1) into tapped

knuckle sleeve.

8. Rotate Nut down, matching Sleeve angled end with

angled face of knuckle.

9. Continue to rotate Nut until knuckle sleeve is

removed from knuckle. Discard knuckle sleeve;
replace it with new upon installation.

10. Remove bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4)

to crossmember.

11. Remove spring link (4).

SPRING LINK - SRT8

1. Access and remove rear brake rotor on side of repair. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/RO-

TOR - REMOVAL)

2. Access and remove rear spring on side of repair. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/SPRING - REMOVAL)

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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 approxi-
mately halfway through bushing (or about six com-
plete 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 pro-
mote tool longevity.

5. Assemble Remover, Special Tool 9361, as shown.

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(1) Bolt 9361-3

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(2) Nut

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(3) Thrust Bearing

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(4) Spherical Washer

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

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(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 station-
ary component.

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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).

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INSTALLATION

SPRING LINK

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 pro-
mote tool longevity.

2. Place NEW knuckle sleeve (2) onto Installer Bolt

9361-7 (1), and slide it up to Bolt’s head.

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