Dodge Durango (DN). Manual — part 32

INSTALLATION

(1) Position suspension arm pivot bar on mounting

bracket. Install bolts and tighten (temporarily) to 136
N·m (100 ft. lbs.).

(2) Insert

ball

joint

in

steering

knuckle

and

tighten ball joint nut to 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.) then
install a new cotter pin.

(3) Install shock absorber.

NOTE: Upper shock nut must be replaced or use
Mopar Lock ’N Seal or Loctite

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242 on existing nut.

(4) Remove hydraulic jack.
(5) Attach brake hose brackets to suspension arm,

refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(6) Tighten upper suspension arm pivot bolts to

204 N·m (150 ft. lbs.).

(7) Install the wheel and tire assembly.
(8) Remove support and lower vehicle.
(9) Align front suspension.

STABILIZER BAR

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 instal-
lation.

REMOVAL

(1) Remove the stabilizer bar retainer bolts from

the lower suspension arms (Fig. 13) and remove the
retainers.

(2) Remove the stabilizer bar retainer nuts, bolts

and retainers from the frame crossmember (Fig. 13)
and remove the bar.

(3) If necessary, remove the bushings from the sta-

bilizer bar.

INSTALLATION

(1) If removed, install the bushings on the stabi-

lizer bar.

(2) Position the stabilizer bar on the frame cross-

member brackets and install the retainers and nuts
and bolts finger-tight (Fig. 13).

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 to the lower suspen-

sion arm.

(4) Install the retainers and bolts to the lower sus-

pension arm and tighten to 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.).

(5) Tighten the frame retainer nuts to 190 N·m

(140 ft. lbs.).

(6) Tighten the frame retainer bolts to 108 N·m

(80 ft. lbs.).

HUB/BEARING

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove axle nut.
(4) Remove ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped,

refer to Group 5 Brakes.

(5) Remove the brake caliper and rotor, refer to

Group 5 Brakes.

(6) Remove hub/bearing mounting bolts from the

steering knuckle (Fig. 14).

Fig. 12 Upper Suspension Arm

1 – PIVOT BAR BOLT
2 – UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

Fig. 13 Stabilizer Bar

1 – LOWER SUSPENSION ARM
2 – FLAG NUT
3 – STABILIZER BAR
4 – RETAINER

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(7) Slid hub/bearing out of the steering knuckle

and off the axle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Install

the

hub/bearing

into

the

steering

knuckle and tighten the bolts to 166 N·m (123 ft.
lbs.).

(2) Install the brake rotor and caliper.
(3) Install ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped.
(4) Install axle nut and tighten to 235 N·m (173 ft.

lbs.) and install cotter pin.

(5) Install wheel and tire assembly.
(6) Remove support and lower vehicle.

WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS

REMOVAL

(1) Raise and support vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake caliper and rotor, refer to Group

5 Brakes for procedure.

(4) Remove stud from hub with Remover C-4150A

(Fig. 15).

INSTALLATION

(1) Install new stud into hub flange.
(2) Install three washers onto stud, then install

lug nut with the flat side of the nut against the
washers.

(3) Tighten lug nut until the stud is pulled into

the hub flange. Verify that the stud is properly
seated into the flange.

(4) Remove lug nut and washers.
(5) Install the brake rotor and caliper, refer to

Group 5 Brakes for procedure.

(6) Install wheel and tire assembly, use new lug

nut on stud or studs that were replaced.

(7) Remove support and lower vehicle.

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART

DESCRIPTION

TORQUE

Shock Absorber

Upper Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 N·m (19 ft. lbs.)
Lower Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)

Lower Suspension Arm

Front Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Rear Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 N·m (140 ft. lbs.)
Ball Joint Nut . . . . . . . . . . 183 N·m (135 ft. lbs.)

Upper Suspension Arm

Pivot Shaft Nuts . . . . . . . . . 129 N·m (95 ft. lbs.)
Pivot Shaft to Frame Bolts . 204 N·m (150 ft. lbs.)
Ball Joint Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.)

Stabilizer Bar

Frame Retainer Bolt . . . . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Frame Retainer Nut . . . . . . 190 N·m (140 ft. lbs.)
Control Arm Retainer Bolts . . 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)

Hub/Bearing

Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 N·m (123 ft. lbs.)

Fig. 14 Hub/Bearing

1 – HUB BEARING
2 – STEERING KNUCKLE

Fig. 15 Wheel Stud Removal

1 – REMOVER
2 – WHEEL STUD

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SPECIAL TOOLS

FRONT SUSPENSION

Puller Tie Rod C-3894-A

Remover MB-991113

Remover C-4150A

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REAR SUSPENSION

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

SUSPENSION COMPONENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SHOCK ABSORBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
STABILIZER BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
LEAF SPRINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

SPRING AND SHOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SHOCK ABSORBER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

STABILIZER BAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
LEAF SPRINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

SPRING EYE BUSHINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SPECIAL TOOLS

REAR SUSPENSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

SUSPENSION COMPONENT

DESCRIPTION

The rear suspension is comprised of (Fig. 1):
• Drive Axle

• Leaf Springs

• Shock Absorbers

• Stabilizer Bar

• Jounce Bumpers

CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/
urethane bushings should be tightened with the
vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have
the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle
when the fasteners are torqued. This will maintain
vehicle ride comfort and prevent premature bushing
wear.

SHOCK ABSORBERS

DESCRIPTION

The top of the shock absorbers are bolted to the

body crossmember. The bottom of the shocks are
bolted to the axle brackets.

OPERATION

Ride control is accomplished through the use of

dual-action shock absorbers. The shocks dampen the
jounce and rebound as the vehicle travels over vari-
ous road conditions.

STABILIZER BAR

DESCRIPTION

The stabilizer bar extends across the underside of

the vehicle and is bolted to the top of the axle. Links
at the end of the bar are bolted to the frame.

OPERATION

The stabilizer bar is used to minimize vehicle body

roll. The spring steel bar helps to control the vehicle
body in relationship to the suspension.

Fig. 1 Rear Suspension

1 – STABILIZER LINK
2 – SHOCK
3 – LEAF SPRING
4 – STABILIZER BAR

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