Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

NOTE:

Quadrofiglio model shown in illustration, base model similar.

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CAUTION:

Do not use any type of pliers on the chrome machined surface of shock/strut rod to assist in the disassembly/assembly of shocks or struts. Use only tools designed to hold the shock/strut rod stationary when servicing shock or strut components.

For the disassembly and assembly of the strut assembly, use Mopar Service Equipment 223-7600 (strut spring compressor) or the equivalent, to compress the coil spring. Follow the manufacturer's instructions closely.

WARNING:

Do not remove the strut rod nut before the coil spring is properly compressed. The coil spring is held under pressure. The coil spring must be compressed, removing spring tension from the upper mount and bearing, before the strut rod nut is removed.

Remove the strut assembly. Refer to STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
If both struts are being serviced at the same time, mark both the coil spring and strut assemblies during removal as RH and LH for correct assembly.
Mark the end of the coil spring on the lower spring seat. This is for the correct coil spring position during assembly.

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Position the strut assembly (1a) in the strut coil spring compressor (1b). Follow the manufacturer's instructions and set the lower and upper hooks of the compressor on the coil spring. Position the strut clevis bracket straight and outward, away from the compressor.

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Compress the coil spring until all coil spring tension is removed from the upper mount and bearing. Once the spring is sufficiently compressed, install the Strut Nut Wrench (special tool #2029200020, Adapter, Front Shock Absorber (Electric Shock)) (1a) on the strut rod nut, and remove the strut rod nut.

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Remove the upper strut mount (1a) and upper isolator (1b) from the strut assembly.

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Release the tension from the coil spring (1), and remove the strut assembly from the tool.

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Remove the coils spring from the strut.

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Remove the dust shield from the strut (1a).

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Remove the lower spring isolator (1a) from the strut (1b).