Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 41

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

9361-12 (1), and slide it up to Bolt’s head.

8. Starting from knuckle forward end, slide Bolt

9361-12 (1) with sleeve (5) through knuckle (2) and
spring link ball joint (3).

9. Install Installation Thrust Bearing (around 3/8 inch

thick) and special flange 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.

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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.

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)

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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.

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)

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CAMBER LINK

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

2. On both sides of vehicle, remove wheel mounting

nuts (3), then rear tire and wheel assembly (1).

WARNING: Before opening fuel system, review all
Warnings and Cautions.

3. If servicing left side, remove fuel filler tube. (Refer

to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/FUEL
TANK FILLER TUBE - REMOVAL)

4. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and

support forward end of engine cradle to help stabi-
lize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installa-
tion.

5. Perform following if vehicle is equipped with dual-

exhaust or are servicing right side on vehicle with
single exhaust.

a. Position under-hoist utility jack or stand several

inches below exhaust at muffler.

b. Disconnect exhaust isolators at muffler and

resonators hangers.

c. Lower exhaust down to rest upon top of jack or

stand placed below muffler.

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