Front Suspension & Wheel Alignment: Removal & Installation Jeep Compass I рестайлинг 2

REMOVAL

Note. Before proceeding, refer to FRONT, WARNING .

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612692-S42044915732014043000000) .
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
3. Remove the nut (5) and pinch bolt (4) clamping the ball joint (6) stud to the knuckle (3). CAUTION: Upon removing the knuckle from the ball joint stud, do not pull outward on the knuckle. Pulling the knuckle outward at this point can separate the inner C/V joint on the halfshaft thus damaging it. CAUTION: Use care when separating the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1), so the ball joint seal does not get cut.
4. Using an appropriate prying tool (2), separate the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1) by prying down on lower control arm (3) and up against the ball joint boss on the knuckle.
5. Remove the front bolt (2) attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4).
6. Remove the nut (1) on the rear bolt attaching the lower control arm (3) to the front suspension crossmember (4). Remove the bolt.
7. Remove the lower control arm (3) from the crossmember (4).

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1. Place the lower control arm (2) into the front suspension crossmember (1).
2. Insert the rear bolt (3) up through the crossmember (1) and lower control arm (2).
3. Install, but do not fully tighten, the nut (1) on the rear bolt attaching the lower control arm (3) to the crossmember (4).
4. Install, but do not fully tighten, the front bolt (2) attaching the lower control arm to the crossmember.
5. With no weight or obstruction on the lower control arm, tighten the lower control arm rear mounting bolt nut (1) to 183 N.m (135 ft. lbs.).
6. With no weight or obstruction on the lower control arm, tighten the lower control arm front pivot bolt (2) to the following: 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.) (Vehicles built up to 8/1/08) 160 N.m (118 ft. lbs.) (Vehicles built after 8/1/08)
7. Install the ball joint (6) stud into the knuckle (3), aligning the bolt hole in the knuckle boss with the groove formed in the side of the ball joint stud.
8. Install a NEW ball joint stud pinch bolt (4) and nut (5). Tighten the nut to 82 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-612693-S31957631432014043000000) . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612691-S13249886242014043000000) .

Note. The removal and installation of the wheel bearing and hub from the knuckle is only to be done with the knuckle removed from the vehicle.

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1. Remove the steering knuckle from the vehicle. Refer to «KNUCKLE, STEERING, REMOVAL»(ref-612691-S12894209712014043000000) .
2. Position the knuckle support fixture (special tool #9712, Fixture, Knuckle Support) as follows: For left side knuckles, place the locator block (2) to the left side (4) on the Fixture. The side of the locator block with the angle cut goes downward, toward the Fixture. Install the mounting screws and tighten them to approximately 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). For right side knuckles, place the locator block (2) to the right side (3) on the Fixture. The side of the locator block with the angle cut goes downward, toward the Fixture. Install the mounting screws and tighten them to approximately 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the knuckle in the Fixture as shown, guiding the steering arm (1) to rest on the locator block (3) and the brake caliper mounting bosses on the two Fixture pins (2).
4. Place the Fixture (3) with knuckle in an arbor press.
5. Position Remover/Installer (special tool #9712-2, Plug, Press) (2), in the small end of the hub. Lower the arbor press ram (1) and remove the hub from the wheel bearing and knuckle. The bearing race will normally come out of the wheel bearing with the hub as it is pressed out of the bearing.
6. Remove the knuckle from the Fixture and turn it over.
7. Remove the snap ring (2) from the knuckle using an appropriate pair of snap ring pliers (1).
8. Place the knuckle back in the Fixture (3) in the arbor press ram.
9. Place Installer (2) (special tool #MD-998334, Installer, Seal), on the outer race of the wheel bearing. Lower the arbor press ram (1) and remove the wheel bearing from the knuckle.
10. Remove the knuckle and tools from arbor press.
11. If the bearing race is still pressed onto the hub, install the Bearing Splitter (5), Special Tool (special tool #1130, Splitter, Bearing/Gear), between the hub flange and the bearing inner race (4).
12. Place the hub, bearing race and Bearing Splitter in an arbor press. The press support blocks must not obstruct the wheel hub while it is being pressed out of the bearing race.
13. Place Remover/Installer (special tool #9712-2, Plug, Press) (2) in the end of the hub (3). Lower the arbor press ram (1) and remove the hub from the bearing race.

Note. For installation, refer to HUB AND BEARING, INSTALLATION .

INSTALLATION

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1. Wipe the bearing bore of the knuckle clean of any grease or dirt with a clean, dry shop towel.
2. Place the knuckle in an arbor press supporting the knuckle from underneath using Cup (special tool #6310-1, Cup) (4.)
3. Place the NEW wheel bearing (5) magnetic encoder ring side down (see above Caution) into the bore of the knuckle. Be sure the wheel bearing is placed squarely into the bore.
4. Place Receiver (special tool #8498, Receiver, Axle Shaft Seal) (3), larger inside diameter end down over the outer race of the wheel bearing.
5. Place Disc (special tool #6310-2, Disc) (2) into top of Receiver (special tool #8498, Receiver, Axle Shaft Seal). Lower the arbor press ram (1) and press the wheel bearing into the knuckle until it is bottomed in the bore of the knuckle.
6. Remove the knuckle and tools from the arbor press.
7. Install a NEW snap ring (2) in the knuckle using an appropriate pair of snap ring pliers (1). Make sure the snap ring is fully seated.
8. Place the knuckle in an arbor press. Support the knuckle from underneath using Remover/Installer (special tool #MB-990799, Remover/Installer) (3), smaller end up against the wheel bearing inner race.
9. Place the hub (4) in the wheel bearing making sure it is square with the bearing inner race.
10. Position Remover/Installer (special tool #9712-2, Plug, Press) (2) in the end of the hub. Lower the arbor press ram (1) and press the hub into the wheel bearing until it bottoms.
11. Remove the knuckle and tools from the press.
12. Verify the hub turns smoothly without rubbing or binding.
13. Install the knuckle on the vehicle. Refer to «KNUCKLE, STEERING, INSTALLATION»(ref-612691-S05344974072014043000000) .

Note. Before proceeding, review all Warnings and Cautions. Refer to FRONT, WARNING .

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612692-S42044915732014043000000) .
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).
3. Remove cotter pin (1), lock (7) and spring washer (2) from halfshaft stub shaft (5).
4. While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub (1) from rotating, remove the hub nut (3) and washer (6).
5. Access and remove the front brake rotor. Refer to «ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL»(ref-612694-S35030509752014043000000) .
6. Remove the routing clip (1) securing wheel speed sensor cable to the knuckle (4).
7. Remove the screw (2) fastening the wheel speed sensor head (3) to the knuckle (4). Pull the sensor head out of the knuckle.
8. Remove the nut (2) attaching the outer tie rod (7) to the knuckle (3). To do this, hold the tie rod end stud with a wrench while loosening and removing the nut with a standard wrench or crowfoot wrench.
9. Release the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle (2) using Remover (1), Special Tool (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint).
10. Remove the outer tie rod from the knuckle.
11. Remove the nut (5) and pinch bolt (4) clamping the ball joint stud (6) to the knuckle (3). CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (5) are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Proper removal is required. Refer to the following steps for the correct method.
12. While holding the bolt heads stationary, remove the two nuts (2) from the bolts (5) attaching the strut (3) to the knuckle (6).
13. Remove the two bolts (5) attaching the strut (3) to the knuckle (6) using a pin punch. CAUTION: Use care when separating the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1), so the ball joint seal does not get cut.
14. Using an appropriate prying tool (2), separate the ball joint stud (4) from the knuckle (1) by prying down on lower control arm (3) and up against the ball joint boss on the knuckle. NOTE: Do not allow the half shaft (1) to hang by the inner C/V joint; it must be supported to keep the joint from separating during this operation.
15. Pull the knuckle (3) off the half shaft (1) outer C/V joint splines and remove the knuckle from the vehicle.

1. Slide the hub of the knuckle (3) onto the splines of the halfshaft outer C/V joint (1).
2. Install the knuckle (3) onto the ball joint (6) stud aligning the bolt hole in the knuckle boss with the groove formed into the side of the ball joint stud.
3. Install a NEW ball joint stud pinch bolt (4) and nut (5). Tighten the nut to 82 N.m (60 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (5) are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install the nuts while holding the bolts stationary in the steering knuckle. Refer to the following step.
4. Position the lower end of the strut assembly (3) in line with the upper end of the knuckle (6), aligning the mounting holes. Install the two mounting bolts (5).
5. Install the nuts (2) on the two bolts (5). While holding the bolts in place, tighten the nuts to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.). NOTE: If a new tie rod end is to be installed, make sure the boot (2) is properly lubricated.
6. Clean all old grease and debris from the boot (2) with a clean cloth.
7. Apply outer tie rod grease P/N 68088623AA (1) to the tie rod end boot (2).
8. Install the outer tie rod (7) ball stud into the hole in the knuckle (3) arm. Start the tie rod end-to-knuckle nut (2) onto the stud. While holding the tie rod end stud with a wrench, tighten the nut with a wrench or crowfoot wrench to 132 N.m (97 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the wheel speed sensor head (3) into the knuckle (4). Install the mounting screw (2) and tighten it to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.).
10. Install the routing clip (1) securing the wheel speed sensor cable to the knuckle (4).
11. Install the brake rotor, disc brake caliper and adapter. Refer to «ROTOR, BRAKE, INSTALLATION»(ref-612694-S16431316822014043000000) .
12. Clean all foreign matter from the threads of the halfshaft stub shaft.
13. Install the washer (6) and hub nut (3) on end of halfshaft stub shaft (5). While a helper applies the brakes to keep the hub (4) from rotating, tighten the hub nut to 244 N.m (180 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the spring washer (2) and hub nut lock (7) over the hub nut and stub shaft. Install a NEW cotter pin (1) securing nut lock in place and wrap the cotter pin prongs tightly around the nut lock.
15. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-612693-S31957631432014043000000) . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
16. Lower the vehicle. NOTE: If the original knuckle is being reinstalled, wheel alignment may not be necessary due to Net-Build design.
17. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612691-S13249886242014043000000) .

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1. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to «ARM, LOWER CONTROL, REMOVAL»(ref-612691-S33048454972014043000000) .
2. Using a screwdriver or other suitable tool (2), pry the seal boot (1) off of the ball joint.

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1. Place a liberal dab of Mopar® Multi-Mileage Lube (No more than 10g) or equivalent around the base of the ball joint stud at the socket.
2. Position the ball joint stud straight up.
3. Place the NEW ball joint seal boot over the ball joint stud.
4. By hand, start the seal boot over the sides of the ball joint. CAUTION: Prior to installing the sealing boot using Remover/Installer, make sure there are no burrs on the inside of the tool. Remove any burrs and lubricate with a small amount of Mopar® Multi-Mileage Lube or equivalent.
5. Place Remover/Installer (special tool #6289-4, Remover/Installer) onto the screw-drive of Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint).
6. Place Remover/Installer (special tool #6289-6, Remover/Installer), angle-cut end up into the cup of Ball Joint Press (special tool #C-4212F, Press, Ball Joint). Before tightening the set, turn the Remover/Installer so that the tallest point of the angle-cut is away from the body of the control arm when installing the seal boot.
7. Place the control arm ball joint into Remover/Installer (special tool #6289-6, Remover/Installer). Rotate the arm left or right until the tallest point of the angle cut on the Remover/Installer is away from the body of the control arm.
8. Lower Remover/Installer (special tool #6289-4, Remover/Installer) onto outer lip of ball joint seal.
9. By hand, tighten the Ball Joint Press screw-drive installing the seal boot. Tighten the screw-drive until the seal boot is seated squarely down against the top surface of the lower control arm (3). It may be necessary to use a wrench to seat the seal boot, but do not overtighten.
10. Remove the tools and wipe any grease off the ball joint stud using a clean shop towel with Mopar® Brake Parts Cleaner applied to it.
11. Install the lower control arm. Refer to «ARM, LOWER CONTROL, INSTALLATION»(ref-612691-S25518289702014043000000) .

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Note. Before proceeding, refer to FRONT, WARNING .

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612692-S42044915732014043000000) .
2. If equipped, remove the engine belly pan.
3. Remove the rear engine mount. Refer to «INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, REMOVAL»(ref-612695-S11191677722014043000000) for 2.0L, «INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR MOUNT, REMOVAL»(ref-612696-S00713172572014043000000) for 2.2L Diesel or «INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, REMOVAL»(ref-612697-S13087539042014043000000) for 2.4L .
4. Remove the front engine mount through-bolt.
5. Remove the fasteners (1) securing the power steering hose routing clamps (2) to the crossmember.
6. At each end of the stabilizer bar, while holding the stabilizer bar link (1) lower stud stationary, remove the nut (3) securing the link to the stabilizer bar (2).
7. Remove the screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (3) to the crossmember.
8. Remove the two stabilizer bushing retainers.
9. Utilizing the slit cut into the cushions (bushings), remove the two cushions from the stabilizer bar. NOTE: Before removing the front suspension crossmember from the vehicle, the location of the crossmember must be marked on the body of the vehicle. Do this so the crossmember can be relocated, upon reinstallation, against the body of vehicle in the same location as before removal. If the front suspension crossmember is not reinstalled in exactly the same location as before removal, the preset front wheel alignment settings (caster and camber) may be lost.
10. Mark the location of the front crossmember on the body near each mounting bolt.
11. Support the crossmember with a transmission jack.
12. Remove the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body.
13. Remove the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember.
14. Support the steering gear using a bungee cord or other to keep the steering gear from lowering when the crossmember is lowered.
15. Slowly lower the crossmember until there is enough space present to remove the stabilizer bar between the rear of the crossmember and the body. Due to the fact that the fore-and-aft crossmember is still attached, do not lower crossmember any more than necessary to remove the stabilizer bar.
16. Remove the stabilizer bar out over rear of crossmember.

Note. Before stabilizer bar installation, inspect the cushions and links for excessive wear, cracks, damage and distortion. Replace any pieces failing inspection.

Note. Before installing the stabilizer bar, make sure the bar is not upsidedown. The stabilizer bar must be installed so that when in mounted position, the ends of the bar curve over the top of the steering gear before attaching to the links.

1. Install the stabilizer bar, link ends first, from the rear over top of the crossmember. Curve the ends of the bar over the steering gear.
2. Slowly raise the crossmember (1) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
3. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove the transmission jack.
5. Remove the bungee cord or other supporting the steering gear (2).
6. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the two cushions (bushings) on the stabilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushion sides.
8. Install the two stabilizer bushing retainers (3) over the cushions.
9. Install the screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (3) to the crossmember. Tighten all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
10. Attach the stabilizer bar link (1) at each end of the stabilizer bar (2). At each link, install and tighten the nut (3) while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
11. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install the fasteners. Tighten the screw to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
12. Install the rear engine mount. Refer to «INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION»(ref-612695-S29053815892014043000000) for 2.0L, «INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR MOUNT, INSTALLATION»(ref-612696-S39788921462014043000000) for 2.2L Diesel or «INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION»(ref-612697-S31925089862014043000000) for 2.4L .
13. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
14. Lower the vehicle.
15. Perform wheel alignment as necessary paying special attention to front camber and caster. The crossmember may need to be shifted on its mounts slightly to gain preferred setting. Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612691-S13249886242014043000000) .

Note. Before proceeding, refer to FRONT, WARNING .

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1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612692-S42044915732014043000000) .
2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1). NOTE: If both strut assemblies are to be removed, mark the strut assemblies right or left and keep the parts separated to avoid mix-up. Not all parts of the strut assembly are interchangeable side-to-side.
3. Remove the screw (1) securing the flex hose (2) routing bracket to the strut (6).
4. While holding the stabilizer bar link (1) stud stationary, remove the nut (4) securing the link to the strut (3). CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (5) are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Hold the bolts stationary in the knuckle while removing the nuts, then tap the bolts out using a pin punch.
5. While holding the bolt heads stationary, remove the two nuts (2) from the bolts (5) attaching the strut (3) to the knuckle (6).
6. Remove the two bolts (5) attaching the strut (3) to the knuckle (6) using a pin punch.
7. Lower the vehicle just enough to open the hood without allowing the tires to touch the floor.
8. Remove the three nuts (1) attaching the strut assembly (2) upper mount to the strut tower.
9. Remove the strut assembly (2) from the vehicle.
10. For disassembly, refer to «STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, DISASSEMBLY»(ref-612691-S15540754622014043000000) .

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Note. The strut assembly must be removed from the vehicle for it to be disassembled and assembled. Refer to STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, REMOVAL .

For the disassembly and assembly of the strut assembly, use strut spring compressor, teamPSE tool 223-7400, or the equivalent, to compress the coil spring. Follow the manufacturer's instructions closely.

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1. If both struts are being serviced at the same time, mark both the coil spring and strut assembly according to which side of the vehicle the strut is being removed from.
2. Position the strut assembly (2) in the strut coil spring compressor (1) following the manufacturer's instructions and set the lower and upper hooks of the compressor on the coil spring. Position the strut clevis bracket (2) straight outward, away from the compressor.
3. Compress the coil spring until all coil spring tension is removed from the upper mount and bearing. CAUTION: Never use impact or high speed tools to remove the strut rod nut. Damage to the strut internal bearings can occur.
4. Once the spring is sufficiently compressed, install Strut Nut Wrench (special tool #9362, Wrench, Strut Nut) (2) on the strut rod nut. Next, install Strut Shaft Socket (special tool #9894, Socket, Strut Shaft) (1) on the end of the strut rod. While holding the strut rod from turning, remove the nut using the strut nut wrench.
5. Remove the clamp (if installed) from the bottom of the coil spring and remove the strut (damper) (8) out through the bottom of the coil spring. The dust shield and jounce bumper will come out with the strut.
6. Remove the lower spring isolator (7) from the strut seat.
7. Slide the dust shield and jounce bumper (6) from the strut rod.
8. Remove the upper mount (2) and bearing (3) from the top of the upper spring seat and isolator (4).
9. Remove the upper spring seat and isolator (4) from the top of the coil spring (5). NOTE: If the coil spring needs to be serviced, proceed with the next step, otherwise, proceed with step 11 .
10. Release the tension from the coil spring by backing off the compressor drive completely. Push back the compressor hooks and remove the coil spring.
11. Inspect the strut assembly components for the following and replace as necessary

1. Inspect the strut (damper) (8) for shaft binding over the full stroke of the shaft.
2. Inspect the jounce bumper (with dust shield) (6) for cracks and signs of deterioration.
3. Check the upper mount (2) for cracks and distortion and its retaining studs for any sign of damage.
4. Check the bearing (3) for any binding.
5. Check the upper spring seat and isolator (4) for cracks and distortion.
6. Inspect the upper and lower spring isolators (4, 7) for material deterioration and distortion.
7. Inspect the coil spring (5) for any sign of damage to the coating.

Note. For reassembly, refer to STRUT, SUSPENSION, ASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY .

1. Raise the strut assembly (2) into the strut tower, aligning the three studs on the strut assembly upper mount with the holes in strut tower. Install the three mounting nuts (1) on the studs. Tighten the three nuts to 78 N.m (58 ft. lbs.). CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (5) are serrated and must not be turned during installation. Install the nuts while holding the bolts stationary in the knuckle.
2. Position the lower end of the strut assembly (3) in line with the upper end of the knuckle (6), aligning the mounting holes. Install the two attaching bolts (5). Install the nuts (2). While holding the bolts in place, tighten the nuts to 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
3. Attach the stabilizer bar link (1) to the strut (3). Install and tighten the nut (4) while holding the stabilizer bar link stud stationary. Tighten the nut to 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
4. Secure the flex hose (2) routing bracket to the strut (6) with the mounting screw (1). Tighten the mounting screw to 13 N.m (120 in. lbs.).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to «INSTALLATION»(ref-612693-S31957631432014043000000) . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 125 N.m (92 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. If original strut is being reinstalled, wheel alignment is not necessary. Refer to «WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-612691-S13249886242014043000000) .