Dodge Durango

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Front suspension - 4x2

DESCRIPTION

The front suspension is designed to allow each wheel to adapt to different road surfaces independently.

The wheels are mounted to hub bearings on the cast iron steering knuckle spindles. The doublerow hub bearings are sealed and lubricated for life.

The steering knuckles turn (pivot) on ball joints riveted to the outboard portion of the suspension arms.

The ball joints are lubricated for life.

The 4x2 front suspension is comprised of (Fig. 1) :

CAUTION: Components attached with a nut and cotter pin must be torqued to specification. Then if the slot in the nut does not line up with the cotter pin hole, tighten nut until it is aligned. Never loosen the nut to align the cotter pin hole.

CAUTION: Suspension components with rubber/ urethane bushings (except stabilizer bar) should be tightened with the vehicle at normal ride height. It is important to have the springs supporting the weight of the vehicle when the fasteners are torqued. If springs are not at their normal ride position, vehicle ride comfort could be affected and premature bushing wear may occur.

• Shock absorbers
• Coil springs
• Suspension arms
• Stabilizer bar
• Jounce/Rebound Bumpers
• Steering Knuckle

Fig. 1 Front Suspension - 4X2

1 - UPPER SUSPENSION ARM

2 - STEERING KNUCKLE

3 - COIL SPRING

4 - LOWER SUSPENSION ARM

5 - STABILIZER BAR

Front suspension - 4x2

Shock absorbers

Coil springs

Steering knuckle

Suspension arms

Stabilizer bar