Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual page 70

ZB
SHOCK ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
NOTE: Review all Warnings and Cautions. (Refer to
2 - SUSPENSION - WARNING).
(1) Roll down both door windows.
(2) Unlatch convertible top.
(3) Disconnect rear window defroster electrical
connectors.
(4) Remove 14 tack strip nuts. (Fig. 21)
Fig. 21 Folding Top Anchoring Studs
1 - BODY ASSEMBLY
2 - FOLDING TOP COVER
3 - STUDS (14)
(5) Flip rear of top cover up.
(6) Raise carpet up and remove shock service plug
(Fig. 22).
(7) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(8) Remove wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to 22 -
TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)
(9) Remove rear wheelhouse splash shield. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/REAR WHEELHOUSE
SPLASH SHIELD - REMOVAL)
(10) Remove nut and bolt mounting shock assem-
bly clevis bracket to isolator bushing on lower control
arm (Fig. 23).
Fig. 22 Shock Service Plug Location
1 - SHOCK SERVICE PLUG
2 - TOP STACK CARPET
Fig. 23 Lower Shock Mounting
1 - SHOCK ASSEMBLY CLEVIS BRACKET
2 - ISOLATOR BUSHING
3 - LOWER CONTROL ARM
REAR SUSPENSION 2 - 41