Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 26
2. Remove the two nuts (1) securing the shock
assembly (2) to the body bracket (3).
3. Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
4. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear
tire and wheel assembly.
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5. Remove the cover (4) on the bottom of the lower
control arm (5).
6. Remove the shock (2) lower mounting nut (3) and
bolt (1).
7. Lower the shock assembly (2) out of the body
bracket (1) and lift out over rear suspension.
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: The shock assembly must be removed from the vehicle for it to be disassembled and assembled.
(Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - REMOVAL)
For the disassembly and assembly of the shock assembly, use Strut Spring Compressor, Pentastar Service Equip-
ment (PSE) tool W-7200, or the equivalent, to compress the coil spring. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
closely.
WARNING: Do not remove the shock rod nut before the coil spring is properly compressed. The coil spring
is held under pressure. The coil spring must be compressed, removing spring tension from the upper
mounting bracket, before the shock rod nut is removed.
1. If both shocks are being serviced at the same time, mark both the coil spring and shock assembly according to
which side of the vehicle the shock is being removed from.
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2. Position the shock assembly (2) in the strut spring
compressor (1) following the manufacturers instruc-
tions and set the lower and upper hooks of the
compressor on the coil spring.
3. Compress the coil spring until all spring tension is
removed from the upper mounting bracket and
bushings.
CAUTION: Never use impact or high speed tools
to remove the shock rod nut. Damage to the shock
internal bearings can occur.
4. Once the spring is sufficiently compressed, install
Snap-On
T
Shock Absorber Socket A139, or equiv-
alent, on the end of the shock rod (1). While hold-
ing the shock rod from turning, remove the nut (2)
using a wrench. Remove the washer below the nut.
5. Remove the shock absorber (13) out through the
bottom of the coil spring (11). The washer (8),
jounce bumper (9), dust shield (10) and lower
spring isolator will come out with the shock.
6. Slide the washer (8), jounce bumper (9), dust
shield (10) from the shock rod.
7. Remove the lower isolator (12) from the shock
spring seat.
8. Remove the upper mounting bracket (4), bushings
(3, 7), sleeve (6) and upper spring isolator (5) from
the top of the spring.
9. Remove the bushings (3, 7), sleeve (6) and upper
spring isolator (5) from the upper mounting bracket
(4).
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NOTE: If the coil spring needs to be serviced, proceed with the next step, otherwise, proceed with step Step
12.
10. Release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive completely. Push back the com-
pressor hooks and remove the coil spring.
11. Inspect the shock assembly components for the
following and replace as necessary:
•
Inspect the shock (13) for shaft binding over the
full stroke of the shaft.
•
Inspect the jounce bumper (9) for cracks and
signs of deterioration.
•
Inspect the dust shield (10) for cracks and tears.
•
Check the upper mounting bracket (4) for cracks
and distortion and its retaining studs for any sign
of damage.
•
Inspect the upper (3) and lower (7) bushings, for
material deterioration and signs of deterioration.
Inspect the sleeve (6) for wear and distortion.
•
Inspect the upper (5) and lower (12) spring iso-
lators for material deterioration and distortion.
•
Inspect the coil spring (11) for any sign of dam-
age to the coating.
NOTE: For reassembly, (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/REAR/SHOCK - ASSEMBLY)
ASSEMBLY
NOTE: If the coil spring has been removed from the spring compressor, proceed with the next step, other-
wise, proceed with step Step 3.
1. Place the coil spring in the spring compressor following the manufacturers instructions.
2. Slowly compress the coil spring until enough room is available for shock assembly reassembly.
3. Assemble the bushings (3, 7) and sleeve (6)
through the upper mounting bracket (4).
4. Install the upper spring isolator (5) on the upper
mounting bracket (4).
5. Install the upper mounting bracket (4) on top of the
coil spring.
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