Dodge Durango (HB). Manual — part 14
12. Install the disc brake caliper and adaptor assem-
bly (2) and tighten to 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.) (Refer
to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DISC
BRAKE CALIPERS - INSTALLATION).
13. Install the wheel and tire assembly, (Refer to 22 -
TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
14. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
15. Adjust the front suspension height and perform a
wheel alignment (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
-
STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
SHOCK ABSORBER
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SHOCK
A knocking or rattling noise from a shock absorber may be caused by movement between mounting bushings and
metal brackets or attaching components. These noises can usually be stopped by tightening the attaching nuts. If
the noise persists, inspect for damaged and worn bushings, and attaching components. Repair as necessary if any
of these conditions exist.
A squeaking noise from the shock absorber may be caused by the hydraulic valving and may be intermittent. This
condition is not repairable and the shock absorber must be replaced.
The shock absorbers are not refillable or adjustable. If a malfunction occurs, the shock absorber must be replaced.
To test a shock absorber, hold it in an upright position and force the piston in and out of the cylinder four or five
times. The action throughout each stroke should be smooth and even.
The shock absorber bushings do not require any type of lubrication. Do not attempt to stop bushing noise by lubri-
cating them. Grease and mineral oil-base lubricants will deteriorate the bushing.
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm outboard end.
4. Remove the upper shock bolt (11) and nut (3).
5. Remove the stabilizer link (7) lower nut and then
separate the stabilizer link from the lower control
arm to gain access to the lower shock bolt (2)
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER
LINK - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the lower shock bolt (2).
7. Remove the shock (1).
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INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper part of the shock (1) into the
frame bracket.
2. Install the nut (3) and bolt (11). Tighten to 102 N·m
(75 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the lower part of the shock (1) into the lower
control arm and Tighten the bolt (2) to 81 N·m (60
ft. lbs.).
4. Install the stabilizer link (7) lower nut to the lower
control arm (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/
STABILIZER LINK - INSTALLATION).
5. Remove the support from the lower control arm
outboard end.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly (Refer to 22 -
TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
7. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
STABILIZER BAR
DESCRIPTION
The bar extends across the front underside of the
chassis and connects to the frame crossmember. The
ends of the bar mount to the lower suspension arm.
All mounting points of the stabilizer bar are isolated by
bushings.
OPERATION
The stabilizer bar is used to minimize vehicle front sway during turns. The bar helps to maintain a flat attitude to the
road surface.
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REMOVAL
NOTE: To service the stabilizer bar the vehicle
should be on a drive on hoist. The vehicle suspen-
sion must be at curb height for stabilizer bar
installation.
1. Remove the stabilizer link upper nut and remove
the retainers and grommets (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/FRONT/STABILIZER LINK - REMOVAL).
2. Remove the stabilizer bar retainer bolts (5) and
nuts (4) also remove the retainers (5) from the
frame sway bar and remove the bar (6).
3. If necessary, remove the bushings from the stabi-
lizer bar.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: To service the stabilizer bar the vehicle
must be on a drive on hoist. The vehicle suspen-
sion must be at curb height for stabilizer bar
installation.
1. If removed, install the bushings on the stabilizer
bar.
2. Position the stabilizer bar (6) on the frame cross-
member brackets and install the bracket and bolts
(5) finger-tight.
NOTE: Check the alignment of the bar to ensure
there is no interference with the either frame rail
or chassis component. Spacing should be equal
on both sides.
3. Install the stabilizer bar (6) to the stabilizer link (7)
and install the grommets and retainers and tighten
to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the brackets to the frame and tighten to 61N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the nuts to the stabilizer link and tighten to 169 N·m (125 ft. lbs.) (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/
STABILIZER LINK - INSTALLATION).
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STABILIZER LINK
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the lower nut (9).
3. Remove the upper nut, retainers and grommets
from the stabilizer bar.
4. Remove the stabilizer link (7) from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the stabilizer link (7) to the vehicle.
2. Install the retainers, grommets and upper nut to the
stabilizer bar (6) and Tighten to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the lower nut and Tighten to 169 N·m (125
ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
BAR-TORSION
DESCRIPTION
The front of the bar connects to the back side of the lower suspension arm. The rear end of the bar is mounted in
a anchor that rests in the frame crossmember.
OPERATION
The torsion bars are used to control ride height and ride quality. The vehicle height is adjusted through an anchor
adjustment bolt that increases or decreases the wind up of the torsion bar. Increasing or decreasing the bar angle
changes the wind up of the suspension arms.
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