Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 40
INSTALLATION
KNUCKLE
1. Install four hub mounting bolts through knuckle from inboard side allowing ends to protrude from opposite side.
2. Position knuckle on vehicle and install bolt and nut
fastening camber link (1) to knuckle (4) as shown.
Do not tighten bolt at this time.
3. Install bolt and nut fastening tension link (6) to
knuckle (4) as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this
time.
4. Install bolt and nut fastening stabilizer link to
knuckle (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
5. Install bolt fastening toe link (3) to knuckle (4). Do
not tighten bolt at this time.
6. Install bolt and nut fastening compression link (5)
to knuckle (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
NOTE: If a new knuckle sleeve is not installed in knuckle, perform Step 7 through Step 11.
NOTE: Prior to using Special Tool 9361, lubricate
bolt (1) threads to provide ease of use and pro-
mote tool longevity.
7. Place NEW knuckle sleeve (2) onto Installer Bolt
9361-7 (1), and slide it up to Bolt’s head.
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8. Starting from knuckle forward end, slide Bolt
9361-7 (1) with sleeve (5) through knuckle (2) and
spring link ball joint (3).
9. Install thrust bearing and nut (4) on end of Bolt.
When installing thrust bearing on Installer, be
sure to place hardened side against nut. Place
bearing outer cage against stationary compo-
nent.
10. While holding Bolt head (1) stationary, rotate Nut
(4) (using hand tools) installing sleeve in knuckle.
Install sleeve until Nut stops turning. Do not over-
tighten Nut.
11. Remove special tool.
12. Install spring link-to-knuckle bolt (2) front-to-rear
through knuckle and link, then install nut. While
holding bolt head stationary, tighten nut to 138
N·m (102 ft. lbs.) torque.
13. Remove under-hoist utility jack or jack stand from
under spring link.
14. Insert end of cable (1) through rear knuckle (3)
and install mounting screw (2). Tighten screw to 8
N·m (71 in. lbs.) torque.
15. Install parking brake shoe support over hub and
bearing
mounting
screws
and
onto
face
of
knuckle.
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16. Install shoe actuator lever (1) on end of parking
brake cable (2). Make sure actuator lever is posi-
tioned with word “UP” facing outward.
17. Install parking brake shoes as well as all compo-
nents necessary to access them. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/PARKING
BRAKE/SHOES
-
INSTALLATION)
NOTE: Before installing hub and bearing on end of
axle half shaft, ensure isolation washer is present
on end of half shaft. Inspect washer making sure it
is not worn or damaged. Washer can be installed
in either direction on shaft.
18. Install hub and bearing as well as all components
necessary to access it. (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION)
19. Insert wheel speed sensor head (3) into mounting
hole in rear of knuckle.
20. Install screw (2) fastening sensor head (3) to rear
knuckle. Tighten Screw to 11 N·m (97 in. lbs.)
torque.
21. Install sensor cable at rear brake rotor shield (1).
22. Lower vehicle.
23. Adjust parking brake shoes as necessary. (Refer
to
5
-
BRAKES/PARKING
BRAKE/SHOES
-
ADJUSTMENTS)
24. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist.
Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting
bolts.
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25. Tighten fasteners at knuckle (vehicle at curb
height) as follows:
•
Camber Link (1) – 98 N·m (72 ft. lbs.) torque.
•
Compression Link (5) – 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.)
torque.
•
Stabilizer Link – 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.) torque.
•
Tension Link (6) – 98 N·m (72 ft. lbs.) torque.
•
Toe Link (3) – 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.) torque.
26. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-
SION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE)
KNUCKLE - SRT8
1. Install four hub mounting bolts through knuckle from inboard side allowing ends to protrude from opposite side.
2. Position knuckle on vehicle and install bolt and nut
fastening camber link (1) to knuckle (4) as shown.
Do not tighten bolt at this time.
3. Install bolt and nut fastening tension link (6) to
knuckle (4) as shown. Do not tighten bolt at this
time.
4. Install bolt and nut fastening stabilizer link to
knuckle (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
5. Install bolt fastening toe link (3) to knuckle (4). Do
not tighten bolt at this time.
6. Install bolt and nut fastening compression link (5)
to knuckle (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time.
NOTE: If a new knuckle sleeve is not installed in knuckle, perform Step 7 through Step 11.
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