Dodge Journey: Description
Fig. 1: Front Suspension Components
This vehicle has a gas pressurized MacPherson strut type front suspension design.
Each side of the front suspension consists of these major components:
- Strut Assembly
- Fore/Aft Crossmember
- Stabilizer Bar
- Front Suspension Crossmember
- Lower Control Arm
- Hub And Bearing
- Knuckle
Service procedures for the front suspension crossmember and fore/aft crossmember can be found in the FRAME AND BUMPERS .
WARNING
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING: Chrysler LLC does not manufacture any vehicles or replacement parts that contain asbestos. Aftermarket products may or may not contain asbestos. Refer to aftermarket product packaging for product information.
Whether the product contains asbestos or not, dust and dirt can accumulate on brake parts during normal use. Follow practices prescribed by appropriate regulations for the handling, processing and disposing of dust and debris.
WARNING: Do not remove the strut rod nut while strut assembly is installed in vehicle, or before the coil spring is compressed with a compression tool.
The spring is held under high pressure.
CAUTION: At no time when servicing a vehicle can a sheet metal screw, bolt, or other metal fastener be installed in the shock tower to take the place of an original plastic clip. It may come into contact with the strut or coil spring.
CAUTION: Wheel bearing damage will result if after loosening the axle hub nut, the vehicle is rolled on the ground or the weight of the vehicle is allowed to be supported by the tires for any length of time.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIAL TOOL
Fig. 2: Remover/Installer 8441
Fig. 3: Remover, Ball Joint 9360
Fig. 4: Wrench, Strut Nut 9362
Fig. 5: Remover/Installer 9964
Fig. 6: Dial Indicator C-3339A
Front
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Arm, lower control
Diagnosis and Testing
LOWER CONTROL ARM
Inspect the lower control arm for signs of damage from contact with the
ground or road debris. If the lower
control arm shows any sign of damage, look for ...
See also:
Installation
Fig. 25: Ball Joint Installation
1. Install Installer (2), Special Tool 9964-1, and Installer (4), Special
Tool 9964-2 on Remover/Installer (5),
Special Tool 8441-1. Place a new ball joint (stem ...
Removal
Fig. 10: Identifying Battery Cables
NOTE: If transaxle assembly is being replaced or overhauled (clutch
and/or seal
replacement), it is necessary to perform the "Quick-Learn" Proc ...
Description, Operation, Diagnosis and Testing
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 1: Accessory Switch Bank Module
Vehicles with the heated seat option can be visually identified by the two
heated seat switches (1) located in the
center stack of the instrumen ...