SHOCK ABSORBER
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is available with either standard gas-
charged shock absorbers or Nivomat™ load-leveling
shock absorbers for the rear suspension. Depending
on options, the load-leveling shock absorbers may
either be standard or optional equipment.
On the exterior, the load-leveling shock absorbers (1)
are larger in diameter than the standard shock absorb-
ers. Each load-leveling shock absorber is a self-con-
tained vehicle leveling system and shock absorber
combined. It does not require any external compres-
sor, hoses, or height leveling sensors. When cargo or
passengers
are
added,
the
load-leveling
shock
absorbers use normal ride motions during driving,
even on smooth roads, to raise the rear of the vehicle
automatically to the unloaded (or curb) height. When
the load is removed, the vehicle maintains this rear
ride height.
The rear shock absorber used on the SRT8 is a load-
leveling shock (2). This shock absorber appears the
same as the standard load-leveling shock, but has
been specially calibrated for this vehicle. It can be
identified by an identification tag on its side (1). This
shock absorber is serviced the same as the standard
load-leveling shock absorber.
REMOVAL
STANDARD
1. Raise and support vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
2 - 162
REAR
LX