Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
CAUTION: When installing the coil spring, make sure the end with the ID tag is placed upward, otherwise spring-to-body contact will occur
after shock assembly installation.
1. Place the coil spring in the spring compressor following the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Slowly compress the coil spring until enough room is available for shock assembly reassembly.
3. Assemble the bushings (3, 7) and sleeve (6) through the upper mounting bracket (4).
4. Install the upper spring isolator (5) on the upper mounting bracket (4).
5. Install the upper mounting bracket (4) on top of the coil spring.
6. Install the lower spring isolator (12) on the spring seat of the shock absorber (13).
7. Slide the dust shield (10), jounce bumper (9) and washer (8) onto the shock rod.
8. Install the shock absorber (13) up through the bottom of the coil spring and upper mounting bracket until the lower spring seat contacts the lower
end of the coil spring.
9. While holding the shock absorber in position, install the washer (2) and nut (1) on the end of the shock rod.
