Chrysler 4616934 RETAINER-Shock ABSORBER

Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the mounting fasteners. Note: Raise the lower control arm with a floor jack to simulate normal ride height before lightening lower shock absorber mounting fasteners. Tighten the wheel lug nuts.

Mount the shock assembly in a vise and mark it as right or left. Use a spring compressor to relieve pressure from the upper mount, then unscrew the damper rod nut and remove the washer. Remove the isolator bushing, shock absorber mount, spring isolator, rod washer, and dust boot. Lift the coil spring off the shock absorber and remove the jounce bumper, collar, and coil spring isolator. Reassemble the shock absorber in the reverse order of removal, making sure to install the sleeve with the undercut side facing downward and the top washer with the "TOP" stamp facing upward. When reinstalling the spring, align the studs at the top of the mounting plate with the hole in the bottom clevis bracket.

When servicing the left shock absorber, remove the rubber hose between the fuel filler neck and the gas tank and move the filler neck aside. If dealing with dual exhaust or the right shock absorber, lower the exhaust and support it with jackstands or another jack. Place a floor jack under the rear differential to support the suspension and subframe. Support the spring link with a floor jack and wood block and remove the fasteners attaching the upper end of the shock absorber to the frame. Slowly lower the floor jack supporting the spring link. Remove the fasteners at the lower end of the shock and mark the subframe in relation to the chassis before removing the front and rear subframe fasteners on the side being worked on.

Start by raising the rear of the vehicle and supporting it securely on jackstands. Remove the wheel and support the spring link with a floor jack. Remove the fasteners attaching the upper end of the shock absorber to the frame and then remove the fasteners at the lower end.