1996 CHRYSLER VOYAGER wheel

NOTE: Bushings must be installed on stabilizer bar
so the square corner of the bushing will be down
and slit in bushing will be facing the rear of the
vehicle when the stabilizer is installed (Fig. 88).SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUES
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
McPHERSON STRUT:
To Strut Tower
Attaching Nuts............28N´m(250 in. lbs.)
Clevis Bracket To Steering
Knuckle..................88N´m(65ft.lbs.)
Plus 1/4 Additional Turn
Strut Shaft Nut.............100 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
STEERING KNUCKLE:
Ball Joint Stud To Steering
Knuckle Nut/Bolt.........136 N´m (100 ft. lbs.)
Disc Brake Caliper Bolts.......22N´m(16ft.lbs.)
Wheel Stop..................95N´m(70ft.lbs.)
STEERING GEAR:
To Suspension Cradle
Attaching Bolts...........183 N´m (135 ft. lbs.)
Tie Rod End Adjusting
Sleeve Nut................75N´m(55ft.lbs.)
Tie Rod End To Steering
Knuckle Nut...............61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
FRONT SUSPENSION CRADLE:
To Body Attaching Bolts......163 N´m (120 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm
Pivot Bolt...............185 N´m (137 ft. lbs.)
Lower Control Arm Rear
Bushing Retainer Bolt.......68N´m(50ft.lbs.)
Reinforcement Plate
Attaching Bolts M-12.......108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.)
Reinforcement Plate
Attaching Bolts M-14......166 N´m (123 ft. lbs.)
STABILIZER BAR:
Bushing Retainer ToSuspension
Cradle Attaching Bolts.......70N´m(50ft.lbs.)
Attaching Link Nuts...........88N´m(65ft.lbs.)
HUB AND BEARING:
To Steering Knuckle Bolts......110N´m(80ft.lbs.)
Front Stub Axle To Hub
Bearing Nut.............183 N´m (135 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Mounting
LugNut...........110-135 N´m (85-115 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 88 Correctly Installed Stabilizer Bar To Cradle
Bushing
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DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)

REAR SUSPENSION
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
REAR SUSPENSION..................... 38
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
REAR TRACK BAR....................... 39
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT................ 39
SHOCK ABSORBERS (REAR LOAD LEVELING) . 40
STABILIZER BAR........................ 39
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
JOUNCE BUMPER....................... 46
LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNT............. 47LEAF SPRING REAR MOUNT.............. 47
REAR SPRINGS (AWD)................... 43
REAR SPRINGS (FWD)................... 40
REAR TRACK BAR....................... 45
SHOCK ABSORBER...................... 45
STABILIZER BAR........................ 46
TRACK BAR MOUNT..................... 45
SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUES . . . 48
GENERAL INFORMATION
REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension design on this vehicle uses
leaf springs and a tube and casting axle (Fig. 1) and
(Fig. 2). It is designed to handle the various load
requirements of the vehicle. The leaf springs used on
the rear suspension of this vehicle are of either a
mono-leaf or multi-leaf design.The rear axle used on front wheel drive applica-
tions of this vehicle is mounted to the rear leaf
springs using isolator bushings at the axle mounting
brackets.
The rear axle used on all wheel drive applications
of this vehicle is also mounted to the rear leaf
springs but does not use isolator bushings between
the rear axle and the leaf springs.
Fig. 1 Front Wheel Drive Rear Suspension
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The rear suspension used on the front wheel drive
commercial version of this vehicle is unique to this
application. The rear axle is mounted to the rear leaf
springs as on the non-commercial application of this
vehicle but does not use any isolators between the
spring and the axle. The leaf spring used on the com-
mercial version of this vehicle is a multi-leaf spring
but is a unique design for the commercial applica-
tion.
The rear leaf spring shackle angles provide
increasing suspension rates as the vehicle is loaded.
This provides a comfortable unloaded ride and also
ample rear suspension travel when the vehicle is
loaded.
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.
The shock absorbers are mounted at an angle, paral-
lel to the springs and forward at the top. This design
provides greater stability in addition to controlling
ride motion.
The rear wheel bearings used are similar to the
bearings used in the front wheels. The bearings are
permanently sealed and require no maintenance. The
bearing and hub are serviced as an assembly. For
service procedures, refer to Group 5, Brakes.DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT
Alignment adjustment is not required. The rear
axle alignment settings are preset at the factory and
therefore no alignment is necessary.
REAR TRACK BAR
On front wheel drive applications of this vehicle
that are equipped with single leaf rear springs a
track bar (Fig. 3) is used on the rear axle.
The track bar connects the rear axle to the frame/
body of the vehicle. The track bar is isolated from the
body of the vehicle by an isloator bushing located in
each end of the track bar.
The track bar (Fig. 3) prevents excessive side to
side movement of the rear axle. The track bar is used
to keep the location of the axle in the correct position
for optimum handling and control of the vehicle.
STABILIZER BAR
The stabilizer bar (Fig. 4) interconnects both sides
of the rear axle and attaches to the rear frame rails
using 2 rubber isolated link arms.
Jounce and rebound movements affecting one
wheel are partially transmitted to the opposite wheel
to reduce body roll.
Fig. 2 All Wheel Drive Rear Suspension
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GENERAL INFORMATION (Continued)

(11) Remove the leaf spring from the vehicle (Fig.
17).
(12) Loosen and remove the pivot bolt from the
front mount of the rear leaf spring. (Fig. 18).
FRONT BUSHING REPLACEMENT
(1) Install leaf spring in a proper holding fixture.
(2) Install leaf spring press Special Tool C-4212±F.
(3) Install adapter Special Tool C-4212±3.
(4) Tighten leaf spring press until bushing is
extracted from leaf spring.
(5) Remove leaf spring press from leaf spring.
(6) Insert replacement bushing into the leaf spring
eye. Verify that the bushing flange is on the outboard
side of the leaf spring.
(7) Install leaf spring press Special Tool C-4212±F.
(8) Install adapter Special Tool C-4212±4.
(9) Tighten leaf spring press until bushing flange
bottoms solidly against leaf spring eye.
(10) Remove leaf spring press and adapter.(11) Bend the tabs on the bushing until they are
contacting the leaf spring.
INSTALL
CAUTION: Pivot bolt must face inboard to prevent
structural damage during installation of spring.
(1) Install the front of the rear leaf spring into the
spring mount (Fig. 18). Install the pivot bolt and nut.
Do not tighten the pivot bolt at this time.
(2) Position the front spring mount for the rear
leaf spring against the floor pan of the vehicle.
Install the 4 mounting bolts for the spring mount.
Tighten the 4 mounting bolts to a torque of 61 N´m
(45 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the rear of the leaf spring onto the outer
half of the rear hanger. Install the inner half of the
rear hanger. Install the nut and bolts on the rear
hangerbut do not tighten at this time.
(4) Raise axle assembly into correct position with
axle centered under spring locator post.
(5) Install axle plate bolts. Tighten bolts to 108
N´m (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install shock absorber bolts. Do not tighten.
(7) Lower vehicle to floor and with full weight of
vehicle on wheels. Tighten component fasteners as
follows:
CAUTION: The following sequence must be fol-
lowed when tightening the pin nuts on the rear
hanger for the rear leaf spring. First the hanger pin
nuts must be tightened to the specified torque
shown below. Then tighten the retaining bolts for
the inner to outer half of the spring hanger to the
torque specification listed below. This sequence
must be followed to properly seat the bushings into
the springs and to avoid bending the spring hanger.
²Front pivot bolt-156 N´m (115 ft. lbs.)
²Rear spring hanger pin nuts-61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.)
²Rear spring hanger inner to outer half retaining
bolts-61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.)
²Shock absorber upper mounting bolt-115 N´m
(85 ft. lbs.)
²Shock absorber lower mounting bolt-108 N´m (80
ft. lbs.)
(8) If the vehicle is not equipped with antilock
brakes, raise vehicle and connect the actuator for the
height sensing proportioning valve on the rear leaf
spring. Adjust the height sensing proportioning
valve. Refer to the Adjustment Section in this group
of the service manual for the required adjustment
procedure.
Fig. 17 Leaf Spring Remove/Install
Fig. 18 Leaf Spring Front Mount
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVE/INSTALL
(1) Raise vehicle. Vehicle is to be raised and sup-
ported on jackstands or on a frame contact type
hoist. See Hoisting in the Lubrication And Mainte-
nance section of this service manual.
(2) Support the rear axle of the vehicle using 2
jackstands positioned at the outer ends of the axle.
NOTE: If the shock absorber lower mounting bolt
deflects upward during removal, raise axle by
adjusting the support jack. If the lower shock
absorber bolt deflects downward during removal,
lower the axle by adjusting the support jack.
(3) Remove the shock absorber lower mounting
bolt.
(4) While holding shock absorber, remove the
shock absorber upper mounting bolt.
(5) To install the shock absorber use the reverse
sequence of its removal.
(6) Lower the vehicle to the ground so the full
weight of the vehicle is supported by the suspension.
(7) Tighten the upper and lower shock absorber
mounting bolt to their specified torques.
REAR TRACK BAR
REMOVE
(1) Remove the nut and bolt mounting the track
bar to the rear axle (Fig. 19).
(2) Remove the nut and bolt attaching the track
bar to the track bar mount on the body of the vehicle.
Remove the track bar from the track bar mount.
INSTALL
(1) Install the track bar first into the body mount
for the track bar (Fig. 20). Install the track bar boltwith the head of the bolt facing toward the rear of
the vehicle (Fig. 21). Do not tighten.
(2) Install the track bar into its mounting bracket
on the rear axle (Fig. 19). Install the track bar bolt
with the head of the bolt facing toward the rear of
the vehicle. Do not tighten.
(3) Lower the vehicle to the ground until the full
weight of the vehicle is supported by the wheels.
Tighten both track bar attaching bolts to a torque of
95 N´m (70 ft. lbs.).
TRACK BAR MOUNT
REMOVE
(1) Remove the track bar from the track bar
mount.
(2) Remove the three bolts attaching the track bar
mount to the body (Fig. 22).
Fig. 19 Track Bar Mounting To Axle
Fig. 20 Track Bar Installation
Fig. 21 Track Bar Bolt Installation
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

REMOVAL-HEAVY DUTY
The jounce bumpers are serviced as an assembly.
The jounce bumpers screw into a weld nut located in
the frame rail (Fig. 24).
(1) Using slip-joint pliers grasp the base of the
jounce bumper. Turn the base counterclockwise (Fig.
25).
(2) Remove the jounce bumper from the frame rail.
INSTALLATION-HEAVY DUTY
(1) For installation, reverse the removal procedure.
Tighten the jounce bumper to a torque of 33 N´m
(290 in. lbs.).
LEAF SPRING FRONT MOUNT
REMOVE
(1) Loosen the pivot bolt attaching the front of the
leaf spring to the spring mount (Fig. 26).
(2) Install a jackstand under the side of the axle
having the leaf spring mount removed. Using thejackstand support the weight of the axle and leaf
spring.
(3) Remove the lower mounting bolt from the
shock absorber.
(4) Remove the bolts attaching the leaf spring
front mount (Fig. 26) to the body of the vehicle.
(5) Lower the leaf spring and remove the front
mount from the spring.
INSTALLATION
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure. Do
not tighten front through bolt fully until vehicle is
lowered and the full vehicle weight is applied to the
rear wheels. Tighten leaf spring front mount bolts to
61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.). Tighten leaf spring front through
bolt to 156 N´m (115 ft. lbs.).
LEAF SPRING REAR MOUNT
REMOVE
(1) Remove the attaching nuts and bolts from the
leaf spring rear shackle (Fig. 27) and (Fig. 28).
Fig. 24 Jounce Bumper-Heavy Duty
Fig. 25 Bumper Replacement
Fig. 26 Leaf Spring Front Mount
Fig. 27 Leaf Spring Shackle Nuts (FWD)
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

(2) Install a jackstand under the side of the axle
having the leaf spring mount removed. Using the
jackstand, support the weight of the axle and leaf
spring.
(3) Remove the lower mounting bolt from the
shock absorber.
(4) Remove the bolts attaching the leaf spring rear
mount to the body of the vehicle (Fig. 29).
(5) Lower the jackstand and the rear of the leaf
spring. Remove the shackle from the leaf spring
bushing.
INSTALL
CAUTION: The following sequence must be fol-
lowed when tightening the pin nuts on the rearhanger for the rear leaf spring. First the hanger pin
nuts must be tightened to the specified torque.
Then tighten the retaining bolts for the inner to
outer half of the spring hanger to the specified
torque. This sequence must be followed to avoid
bending the spring hanger.
(1) For installation, reverse removal procedure. Do
not tighten rear spring shackle nuts fully until vehi-
cle is lowered and the full vehicle weight is applied
to the rear wheels. Tighten rear spring mount bolts
to 61 N´m (45 ft. lbs.). Tighten shackle nuts to 61
N´m (45 ft. lbs.).
SPECIFICATIONS
REAR SUSPENSION FASTENER TORQUES
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BOLTS:
Standard Shock Absorber......101 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
Self Load Leveling Shock
Absorber.................101 N´m (75 ft. lbs.)
JOUNCE BUMPER:
To Frame Rail..............33N´m(290 in. lbs.)
TRACK BAR:
To Axle And Mounting
Bracket Pivot Bolt..........95N´m(70ft.lbs.)
Bracket To Body Attaching......61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
LEAF SPRING:
Spring Plate To Axle
Attaching Bolts............108 N´m (80 ft. lbs.)
Rear Mount To Body Bolts......61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
Front Mount To Body Bolts......61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
To Front Hanger
Mounting Nut............156 N´m (115 ft. lbs.)
Shackle Plate Nuts............61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
STABILIZER BAR:
Bushing Retainer To Axle
Attaching Bolts.............61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
Attaching Link Nuts...........61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
Frame Rail Bracket
Mounting Bolts.............61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
Link Arm To Frame
Rail Bracket...............61N´m(45ft.lbs.)
HUB AND BEARING:
To Axle Mounting Bolts........129 N´m (95 ft. lbs.)
Stub Axle Nut..............224 N´m (180 ft. lbs.)
Wheel Mounting
LugNut...........110-135 N´m (85-115 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 28 Leaf Spring Shackle Nuts/Bolts (AWD)
Fig. 29 Rear Spring Mount
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SUSPENSION
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SPECIFICATIONS
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS............. 1
SPECIFICATIONS
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS
All alignment specifications are to be checked and
adjusted with the vehicle at its correct ride height.
Refer to the ride height specifications listed in the
following alignment specifications chart.
* Camber is adjustable using the Mopar Cam-
ber Adjustment Service Kit. Refer to the Mopar
Parts Catalog for the required service kit part
number.
** Caster is not adjustable. If found to be out
of specification check for proper ride heights
and damaged/worn out suspension components
and replace as necessary.
*** Toe-In is positive.**** Toe, Camber and thrust angle are not
adjustable. If found to be out of specification
check for proper ride heights and damaged/
worn out suspension components and replace
as necessary.
***** When Measuring ride heights: 1) Ensure
that the tire pressures are correct. 2) Jounce
the vehicle at the bumper several times and
release at the bottom of the stroke. 3) Measure
from the ground to the outboard, lower, center
section of the fender wheel well opening. Ride
heights are not adjustable. If found to be out of
specification check for damaged and/or worn
out suspension components and replace as nec-
essary.
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