Liberty 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Strut / Shock
Removal
CLEVIS BRACKET BUSHING
1. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2. Remove the disc brake rotor See: Brakes and Traction Control/Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Brake Rotor - Removal.
3. Remove the wheel speed sensor See: Brakes and Traction Control/Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems/Wheel Speed Sensor/Service and
Repair/Front Wheel Speed Sensor - Removal.
4. Remove the lower stabilizer link at the lower control arm.
5. Remove the lower clevis bolt at the control arm.
6. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
7. Separate the upper ball joint from the knuckle using special tool 9360 separator (2).
8. Lower the control arm enough to install the press tool.
NOTE: Extreme pressure lubrication must be used on the threaded portions of the tool. This will increase the longevity of the tool and insure
proper operation during the removal and installation process.
9. Press the bushing (3) out using special tools C-4212F (Press) (1), 9956 (receiver) (4) and 9653-1 (driver) (2).
Installation
CLEVIS BRACKET BUSHING
NOTE: Suspension components with rubber/urethane bushings should be tightened with the full weight of the vehicle at normal ride height. It
is important to have the springs supporting the full weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride
