2005 Dodge and Ram Magnum R/T, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Bushing-Rear CROSSMEMBER Spring Link: Installation

Fig 1: SPRING LINK BUSHING INSTALLATION
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1 - BUSHING
2 - REMOVER/INSTALLER 9032-2
3 - PRESS C-4212F
4 - RECEIVER 9032-3
  1. Position bushing (1) over rear of crossmember bushing bore.
  2. Assemble tools over bushing and crossmember as shown in Fig 1 (See following list). Ensure Receiver, Special Tool 9032-3, is positioned to avoid welds on rear of crossmember bushing bore.
    1. (2) Remover/Installer 9032-2
    2. (3) Press C-4212F
    3. (4) Receiver 9032-3
  3. Tighten Press screw-drive, pressing bushing into crossmember. Install bushing until screw-drive stops, when bushing contacts Receiver on opposite side of crossmember.
  4. Remove tools.
    Fig 2: SPRING LINK MOUNTING
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  5. Swing spring link up to bushing in crossmember and install bolt and nut (1) fastening spring link (4) to crossmember. Do not tighten bolt at this time. 
    Fig 3: HEADLAMP LEVELING SENSOR
    GC0013009Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Export Only - If servicing right side bushing, connect headlamp leveling sensor (1) link at spring link (3).
  7. Install rear spring as well as all components necessary to access it. (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/SPRING - INSTALLATION)
  8. Lower vehicle.
  9. Position vehicle on alignment rack/drive-on lift. Raise vehicle as necessary to access mounting bolt.
    Fig 4: SPRING LINK MOUNTING
    GC0013008Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Tighten spring link bolt (1) at crossmember to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
  11. Perform wheel alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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