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Compression Link

REMOVAL 

NOTE:

The air suspension system can be disabled and enabled by using the Display Screen Module (DSM) in the vehicle under Tire Jack Mode, which is the preferred method. If the disable level control routine in the diagnostic scan tool is used, it will only disable the level control (automatic and manual) for that ignition cycle. The air suspension system can also be enabled by driving the vehicle above 19 km/h (12 mph). The air suspension must be disabled prior to lifting the vehicle or performing any work.

  1. If equipped with air suspension, disable the air suspension system.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Use a suitable jack beneath the spring link to raise the suspension to ride height.
    GC0201066Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - Wire Harness Routing Clip
    2 - Wire Harness Routing Clip
  5. If equipped, disengage the shock absorber wire harness routing clips.
  6. Disconnect the shock absorber from the compression link. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER, SUSPENSION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    GC0201164Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - Compression Link Outer Bolt and Nut
    2 - Rear Height Sensor Rod
    3 - Compression Link Inner Bolt and Nut
  7. If equipped, disconnect the rear height sensor rod from the compression link.
  8. Remove the compression link outer bolt and nut.
  9. Remove the compression link inner bolt and nut.
  10. Remove the compression link.

INSTALLATION 

Follow the removal procedure in reverse for general reassembly of the components on the vehicle. The steps listed below are calling out specific procedures that should be followed during installation.

During installation torque the following fasteners to specification:

Compression Link Outer Bolt 190N. m (140 Ft. Lbs.)  Fastener must be torqued with the vehicle at normal ride height.
Compression Link Inner Bolt 170 N. m (125 Ft. Lbs.)  Fastener must be torqued with the vehicle at normal ride height.
NOTE:

In any instance where a bolt is through a rubber bushing, the bolt must be torqued with the vehicle at normal ride height.

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