Durango 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Strut / Shock
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Support the lower control arm outboard end.
4. Remove the upper shock bolt (11) and nut (3).
5. Remove the stabilizer link (7) lower nut and then separate the stabilizer link from the lower control arm to gain access to the lower shock bolt (2)
See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Bar Link - Removal.
6. Remove the lower shock bolt (2).
7. Remove the shock (1).
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Install the upper part of the shock (1) into the frame bracket.
2. Install the nut (3) and bolt (11). Tighten to 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the lower part of the shock (1) into the lower control arm and Tighten the bolt (2) to 81 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the stabilizer link (7) lower nut to the lower control armSee: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer Link/Service and Repair/Front Stabilizer Bar Link -
Installation.
5. Remove the support from the lower control arm outboard end.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement.