Chrysler 300/300 Touring/300C, Dodge Magnum. Instruction - page 72

CLUNKING NOISE DURING ACCELERATION

This noise may be a result of one of the following conditions:

A torn seal boot on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.

A loose or missing clamp on the inner or outer joint of the half shaft assembly.

A damaged or worn half shaft CV joint.

A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).

SHUDDER OR VIBRATION DURING ACCELERATION

This problem could be a result of:

A worn or damaged half shaft inner cross-groove joint.

A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).

Improper wheel alignment. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS

This problem could be a result of:

Foreign material (mud, etc.) packed on the backside of the wheel(s).

Out of balance tires or wheels. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE)

A worn intermediate shaft bearing (AWD Models).

Improper tire and/or wheel runout. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING)

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION

& MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PRO-
CEDURE)

2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and

wheel assembly (1).

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3. While holding link ball joint stem from rotating,

remove nut (2) fastening stabilizer link (1) to shock
clevis bracket (3). Slide link ball joint stem from cle-
vis bracket.

4. Remove nut and pinch bolt (1) fastening clevis

bracket (3) to bottom of shock assembly (2).

5. Remove nut (3) and bolt (1) attaching shock clevis

bracket (2) to lower control arm (7).

6. Pull lower end of clevis bracket outward away from

lower control arm bushing, then slide it off shock
assembly. It may be necessary to use an appropri-
ate prying tool to spread clamp area of clevis
bracket allowing removal from shock assembly.

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7. While a helper applies brakes to keep hub from

rotating, remove hub nut (1) from axle half shaft
(2).

NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to
provide sufficient clearance between shoes and rotor to easily remove caliper from knuckle. This can usu-
ally be accomplished before mounting bolts are removed, by grasping rear of caliper and pulling outward
working with guide pins, thus retracting piston. Never push on piston directly as it may get damaged.

8. Remove two bolts (1) securing disc brake caliper

and adapter (2) to knuckle (3).

9. Remove disc brake caliper and adapter (2) from

knuckle (3) as an assembly. Hang assembly out of
way using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to
overextend brake hose when doing this.

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10. Remove any clips (3) retaining brake rotor (2) to

wheel studs.

11. Slide brake rotor (2) off hub and bearing (1).

CAUTION: In following step, use care not to dam-
age ball joint seal boot while sliding Puller, Special
Tool 9360, into place past seal boot.

12. Using Puller (2), Special Tool 9360, separate

upper ball joint stud (1) from knuckle.

13. Remove tool.

14. Remove nut (1) from end of upper ball joint stud.

15. Remove clip (3) fastening wheel speed sensor (2)

to knuckle (4).

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