Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 53
NOTE: If equipped with AWD, when removing
crossmember mounting bolts in following step, be
sure to not to misplace spacers (1) between cross-
member mounts (2) and body.
CAUTION: When removing crossmember mounting
bolts (2 and 3) it is important NOT to loosen or
remove crossmember mounting bolts on opposite
side of vehicle. Doing so will require rear wheel
alignment following reinstallation to ensure proper
thrust angle.
9. Remove both front and rear crossmember mount-
ing bolts (2 and 3) on repair-side of vehicle.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging other components
of vehicle, do not lower crossmember (1) any fur-
ther than necessary to remove shock absorber.
10. Slowly lower jack allowing repair-side of cross-
member to drop. Do not lower jack at a fast
rate. Lower jack just enough to allow top of shock
absorber to clear body flange.
11. Remove shock absorber (3) by tipping top out-
ward and lifting lower end out of pocket in spring
link (4).
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INSTALLATION
STANDARD
1. Insert lower end of shock absorber (3) into well of
spring link (4).
2. Raise upper end of shock absorber (4) up into
mounted position on body (1) and install upper
mounting screws (2). Tighten upper mounting
screws to 52 N·m (38 ft. lbs.) torque.
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3. Install lower shock mounting bolt (2) and nut (4).
Do not tighten at this time.
4. Remove under-hoist utility jack or jack stand from
under spring link.
5. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Tighten wheel
mounting nuts (3) to 150 N·m (110 ft. lbs.) torque.
(Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION)
6. Lower vehicle.
7. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist.
Raise vehicle as necessary to access lower mount-
ing bolt.
8. Tighten shock absorber lower mounting bolt nut (4)
to 72 N·m (53 ft. lbs.) torque.
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LOAD-LEVELING
1. Install shock absorber (3) by setting lower end into
pocket in spring link (4), then tipping top inward
until aligned with upper mounting holes.
2. Install lower shock mounting bolt and nut. Do not
tighten at this time.
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