Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 52
SHOCK ABSORBER
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is available with either standard gas-
charged shock absorbers or Nivomat™ load-leveling
shock absorbers for the rear suspension. Depending
on options, the load-leveling shock absorbers may
either be standard or optional equipment.
On the exterior, the load-leveling shock absorbers (1)
are larger in diameter than the standard shock absorb-
ers. Each load-leveling shock absorber is a self-con-
tained vehicle leveling system and shock absorber
combined. It does not require any external compres-
sor, hoses, or height leveling sensors. When cargo or
passengers
are
added,
the
load-leveling
shock
absorbers use normal ride motions during driving,
even on smooth roads, to raise the rear of the vehicle
automatically to the unloaded (or curb) height. When
the load is removed, the vehicle maintains this rear
ride height.
The rear shock absorber used on the SRT8 is a load-
leveling shock (2). This shock absorber appears the
same as the standard load-leveling shock, but has
been specially calibrated for this vehicle. It can be
identified by an identification tag on its side (1). This
shock absorber is serviced the same as the standard
load-leveling shock absorber.
REMOVAL
STANDARD
1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and
wheel assembly (1).
3. Position under-hoist utility jack or jack stand under
outer spring link adding just enough support to
keep suspension from going into full-rebound when
shock absorber mounting bolts are removed.
4. Remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2)
and nut (4).
5. Remove shock absorber (1) upper mounting bolts
(2).
6. Remove shock absorber (4).
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LOAD-LEVELING
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 shock absorber, 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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6. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack
(3) under center of rear axle differential (1). Raise
jack head to contact differential and secure in
place. When securing crossmember to jack, be
sure not to secure stabilizer bar.
7. Remove
shock
absorber
(1)
upper
mounting
screws (2).
8. Remove shock absorber (1) lower mounting bolt (2)
and nut (4).
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