Dodge Durango (HB). Manual - part 11

TORSION BAR CROSSMEMBER BUSHING

1. Remove the torsion bar cross member.

2. Secure the cross member in a vise.

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 installa-
tion process.

3. Install special tools C4212–F (Press)(1), 9335-2

(Reciever)(4), 9335-3 (Driver)(2) and 9335-4 (Spac-
er)(3) as shown in the graphic.

4. Press out the bushing.

INSTALLATION

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS

LARGE BUSHING FRONT PART OF THE CONTROL ARM

1. Install the new bushing (4) into the control arm (3)

using special tools C4212–F (Press)(1), 9334-3
(Bushing installation depth spacer)(2), 9334-1 (driv-
er)(5) as shown.

FRONT

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SMALL BUSHING TORSION BAR SIDE

1. Install the new bushing (4) into the lower control

arm (3) using tools C4212–F (Press)(1), 9334-3
(Bushing installation depth spacer), 9334-2 (Driver)
as shown.

1. Remove the control arm from the vise.

2. Install the lower control arm (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-

SION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - INSTAL-
LATION).

3. Reset the vehicle ride height (Refer to 2 - SUS-

PENSION/WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

STANDARD

PROCEDURE).

4. Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to 2 - SUSPEN-

SION/WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

STANDARD

PROCEDURE).

TORSION BAR CROSS MEMBER BUSHING

1. Install the new bushing (3) into the cross member

using special tools C4212–F (Press)(1), 9335-
3(Driver)(2), 9335-4 (Spacer)(4) and 9335-1 (Depth
setting cup)(5) making sure to properly orient the
bushing.

2. Remove the cross member from the vise.

3. Install the torsion bar cross member.

4. Reset the vehicle ride height (Refer to 2 - SUS-

PENSION/WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

STANDARD

PROCEDURE).

5. Perform a wheel alignment (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

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FRONT

HUB / BEARING

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. Remove the brake caliper and rotor (Refer to 5 -

BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS

REMOVAL).

4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor if equipped,

(Refer

BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL).

5. Remove the halfshaft nut 4X4 only.

NOTE: Do not strike the knuckle with a hammer to
remove the tie rod end or the ball joint. Damage to
the steering knuckle will occur.

6. Remove the tie rod end nut and separate the tie

rod (2) from the knuckle using special tool 8677
(1).

7. Remove the upper ball joint nut and separate the

upper ball joint (1) from the knuckle (3) using spe-
cial tool 8677 (2).

8. Pull down on the steering knuckle to separate the halfshaft from the hub/bearing. 4X4 only

9. Remove the three hub/bearing mounting bolts (1)

from the steering knuckle.

10. Slide the hub/bearing out of the steering knuckle.

11. Remove the brake dust shield.

FRONT

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INSTALLATION

1. Install the brake dust shield (2).

2. Install the hub/bearing (1) into the steering knuckle

(3) and tighten the bolts (5) to 163 N·m (120 ft.
lbs.).

3. Install the brake rotor and caliper (Refer to 5 -

BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS

INSTALLATION).

4. Install the ABS wheel speed sensor (4) if equipped

(Refer

BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/FRONT

WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - INSTALLATION).

5. Install the upper ball joint nut to the steering knuckle and tighten to 75 N·m (55 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the tie rod end nut to the steering knuckle and tighten to 81 N·m (60 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the halfshaft nut and tighten to 251 N·m (185 ft. lbs.) 4X4 only.

8. Install the wheel and tire assembly (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/WHEELS - STANDARD PROCEDURE).

9. Remove the support and lower vehicle.

KNUCKLE

DESCRIPTION

The knuckle is a single casting with legs machined for the upper and lower ball joints. The knuckle also has
machined mounting locations for the front brake calipers and hub bearing.

OPERATION

The steering knuckle pivot between the upper and lower ball joint. Steering linkage attached to the knuckle allows
the vehicle to be steered.

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.

3. Remove the brake caliper, rotor (Refer to 5 -

BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/ROTORS

REMOVAL), shield and ABS wheel speed sensor if
equipped (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/ELECTRICAL/
FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR - REMOVAL).

4. Remove the front halfshaft nut 4X4 only.

5. Remove the tie rod end nut. Separate the tie rod

(2) from the knuckle with Remover 8677 (1).

CAUTION: When installing Remover 8677 to sepa-
rate the ball joint, be careful not to damage the
ball joint seal.

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