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(12) Install the upper shock rod bushing retainer washer. Make sure the concave side is facing up. (13) Install the shock assembly retainer nut. Hold the shock rod from rotating using special socket (14) Slowly release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive fully. As the ten- (15) Install shock assembly on the vehicle. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in this section for BALL JOINT SEAL BOOT (FRONT UPPER) (1) Using a screw driver or other suitable tool, pry seal boot off of the ball joint assembly (Fig. 72). (2) Install a NEW ball joint assembly sealing boot on ball joint assembly. Install sealing boot as far as CAUTION: Do not use an arbor press to install the (3) Position Receiving Cup, Special Tool 6758 over sealing boot so it is aligned properly with bottom (4) Properly lubricate the upper ball joint assem- bly using only Mopar Multi-Mileage Lube or an BALL JOINT SEAL BOOT (LOWER) CAUTION: The replacement of the lower ball joint Fig. 70 Jounce Bumper Installation 1 – JOUNCE BUMPER Fig. 71 Shock Absorber Rod Collar Installation 1 – COLLAR Fig. 72 Seal Boot Removal From Ball Joint 1 – BALL JOINT STUD JX SUSPENSION 2 - 37 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued) |