Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 72

2 - 40 SUSPENSION
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Fig. 3 Rear Track Bar
Attachment to the rear axle tube, and rear frame
rails is through rubber-isolated bushings. All parts
are serviceable, and the stabilizer bar to axle bush-
ings are split for easy removal and installation. The
split in the bushing should be positioned up when
the stabilizer bar is installed on the vehicle.
The 2 rubber isolated link arms are connected to
the rear frame rails by brackets. These brackets are
bolted to the bottom of the frame rails.
SHOCK ABSORBERS (REAR LOAD LEVELING)
A new type of load-leveling shock is available. The
self leveling shock absorbers are a self-contained
vehicle leveling system and shock absorber combined.
It does not require an external compressor, hoses,
height leveling sensors, etc. It uses road inputs
(bumps, stops, starts, turns, acceleration, decelera-
tion, etc.) to activate pumping, which is just the
extension and compression of the shock absorber. On
the outside, it looks like a larger than normal shock
absorber. Internally, it consists of a hydraulic pump
and gas-spring cushion for leveling, as well as the
normal shock absorbing mechanism. All the height
leveling sensors, pump, etc., are contained inside the
shocks. The shocks are mounted at an angle, parallel
to the springs and forward at the top. This design
provides greater stability in addition to controlling
ride motion. These new load-leveling shock absorbers
use longer fasteners than the standard shock absorb-
ers, although the fasteners are longer, the torque
specifications are the same.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REAR SPRINGS (FWD)
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on frame contact hoist to a com-
fortable working position.
(2) Support axle with a jack stand. Pad should just
contact axle.
(3) Begin removal of the shock absorber lower
mounting bolt (Fig. 5).
Fig. 4 Stabilizer Bar
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