Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 80

2 - 48 SUSPENSION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 28 Leaf Spring Shackle Nuts/Bolts (AWD)
(2) Install a jackstand under the side of the axle
having the leaf spring mount removed. Using the
jackstand, support the weight of the axle and leaf
spring.
(3) Remove the lower mounting bolt from the
shock absorber.
(4) Remove the bolts attaching the leaf spring rear
mount to the body of the vehicle (Fig. 29).
Fig. 29 Rear Spring Mount
(5) Lower the jackstand and the rear of the leaf
spring. Remove the shackle from the leaf spring
bushing.
INSTALL
CAUTION: The following sequence must be fol-
lowed when tightening the pin nuts on the rear
hanger for the rear leaf spring. First the hanger pin
nuts must be tightened to the specified torque.
Then tighten the retaining bolts for the inner to
outer half of the spring hanger to the specified
torque. This sequence must be followed to avoid
bending the spring hanger.
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure. Do
not tighten rear spring shackle nuts fully until vehi-
cle is lowered and the full vehicle weight is applied
to the rear wheels. Tighten rear spring mount bolts
to 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.). Tighten shackle nuts to 61
N·m (45 ft. lbs.).
SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUES
DESCRIPTION
SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLTS:
Standard Shock Absorber . . . . . .101 N·m (75 ft. lbs.)
Self Load Leveling Shock
Absorber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 N·m (75 ft. lbs.)
JOUNCE BUMPER:
To Frame Rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 N·m (290 in. lbs.)
TRACK BAR:
To Axle And Mounting
Bracket Pivot Bolt . . . . . . . . . .95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Bracket To Body Attaching . . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
LEAF SPRING:
Spring Plate To Axle
Attaching Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . .108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Rear Mount To Body Bolts . . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Front Mount To Body Bolts. . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
To Front Hanger
Mounting Nut . . . . . . . . . . . .156 N·m (115 ft. lbs.)
Shackle Plate Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
STABILIZER BAR:
Bushing Retainer To Axle
Attaching Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Attaching Link Nuts . . . . . . . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Frame Rail Bracket
Mounting Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Link Arm To Frame
Rail Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
HUB AND BEARING:
To Axle Mounting Bolts. . . . . . . .129 N·m (95 ft. lbs.)
Stub Axle Nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 N·m (180 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Mounting
Lug Nut . . . . . . . . . . .110-135 N·m (85-115 ft. lbs.)
NS
TORQUE