Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 25
8. Install tire and wheel assembly (1) (Refer to 22 -
TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION). Install and
tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N·m (100 ft.
lbs.).
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Pump the brake pedal several times to ensure the
vehicle has a firm brake pedal before moving it.
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REAR SUSPENSION
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BAR-STABILIZER
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR - WARNING).
1. Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
2. On both sides of the vehicle, while holding the sta-
bilizer bar link upper stud stationary, remove the
nut (1) securing the link to the stabilizer bar (3).
3. If equipped with all-wheel-drive, remove the rear driveline module. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/
REAR DRIVELINE MODULE - REMOVAL)
4. On both sides of the vehicle, remove the screws
(3) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (1) to
the crossmember.
5. Remove the two stabilizer bushing retainers.
6. Remove the stabilizer bar (2) from the vehicle.
7. If required, remove the two cushions from the sta-
bilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushions
(bushings).
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INSTALLATION
1. If required, install the two cushions on the stabilizer
bar (one on each side) utilizing the slit cut into the
cushions (bushings).
NOTE: When installing the stabilizer bar on a vehi-
cle with all-wheel-drive, position the bar so that
the bar loops under the axle half shafts once
installed, not over the axle half shafts.
2. Position the stabilizer bar (2) on the rear cross-
member.
3. Install the two retainers (1) over the cushions at the
mounting holes and install the retainer screws (3).
Do not tighten the screws at this time.
4. If equipped with all-wheel-drive, install the rear driveline module. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/
REAR DRIVELINE MODULE - INSTALLATION)
5. On each side of the vehicle, install the stabilizer
link upper stud in the end of the stabilizer bar (3).
Install the nut (1) on each upper stud and while
holding the stabilizer link stud stationary, tighten the
nut (2) to 58 N·m (43 ft. lbs.).
6. Tighten the cushion retainer screws to 34 N·m (25
ft. lbs.).
7. Lower the vehicle.
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REAR SUSPENSION
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SHOCK ASSEMBLY
DESCRIPTION
A coil-over shock absorber assembly supports each side of the vehicle. The bottom of the shock assembly mounts
to the lower control arm. The top of the shock assembly mounts to the body.
The shock assembly includes the following major com-
ponents:
•
Upper bushing (3)
•
Upper mounting bracket (4)
•
Upper spring isolator (5)
•
Sleeve (6)
•
Lower bushing (7)
•
Jounce bumper (9)
•
Dust shield (10)
•
Coil spring (11)
•
Lower spring isolator (12)
•
Shock absorber (13)
Each component is serviced by removing the shock assembly from the vehicle and disassembling it.
Coil springs are rated separately for each corner or side of the vehicle depending on optional equipment and type
of vehicle service. If a coil spring requires replacement, be sure that it is replaced with a spring meeting the correct
load rating for the vehicle and its specific options.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect the shock absorber for damage and evidence of fluid running from the upper end of the fluid reservoir.
(Actual leakage will be a stream of fluid running down the side of the reservoir tube and dripping off lower end of
unit). A slight amount of seepage between the shaft and shaft seal is not unusual and does not affect performance
of the shock absorber.
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before proceeding, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR - WARNING).
1. Remove the interior rear quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER PANEL TRIM -
REMOVAL)
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