Liberty Sport 2WD L4-2.4L VIN 1 (2002)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front
SHOCK
REMOVAL - LEFT SIDE
1. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Unclip the power center and move it to the side out of the way.
4. Remove the battery tray.
5. Disconnect the battery temperature sensor from the battery tray.
6. Remove the four upper shock mounting nuts.
7. Raise and support the vehicle.
8. Remove the left tire and wheel assembly.
9. Remove the lower bolt at the lower control securing the clevis bracket.
10. Remove the stabilizer link.
11. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
12. Separate the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using tool C-4150A.
13. Rotate the lower control arm downward to allow access.
14. Remove the clevis bracket at the shock.
15. Remove the shock assembly from the vehicle.
16. Remove the spring from the shock (if needed).
REMOVAL - RIGHT SIDE
1. Remove the air box.
2. Remove the two cruise control servo mounting nuts.
3. Remove the upper shock mounting nuts.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the right side tire assembly.
6. Remove the lower bolt at the lower control securing the clevis bracket.
7. Remove the stabilizer link.
8. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
9. Separate the lower ball joint from the lower control arm using tool C-4150A.
10. Rotate the lower control arm downward to allow access.