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Compression Link

NOTE: Although the compression link is different end-to-end, there is no top and bottom.
Fig 1: Compression Link Mounting
GC0000279Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
1 - REAR SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER
2 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT
3 - MOUNTING BOLT AND NUT
4 - KNUCKLE
5 - COMPRESSION LINK
  1. Position link (5) and install bolt and nut (2) mounting link to crossmember (1). Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
  2. Install bolt and nut (3) mounting link to knuckle (4). Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
    Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Assembly
    GC0048459Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  3. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  4. Lower vehicle.
  5. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on hoist. Raise vehicle as necessary to access link fasteners.
  6. Tighten compression link fasteners to:
    1. Bolt at crossmember - 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
    2. Bolt at knuckle - 81 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
  7. Perform wheel alignment. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .