How to Properly Install a Rear Shock Absorber on Dodge Caliber?

To install the rear shock, raise the lower control arm and feed the lower end of the shock assembly through from on top, just enough for it to clear the car. Now, set up bolt 1 and nut 3 on the lower control arm, holding the shock assembly in place, but don't tighten the nuts for now. After that, attach and mount tire and wheel assembly 1 and tighten the wheel nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.). After lowering, put the two nuts through the wall on the shock assembly and into the body bracket and tighten them to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Fix the trim panel for the rear quarters inside the car. Put the vehicle on an alignment rack or drive-on lift and raise it so that you can access shock mounting bolt 1 and nut 3 below. Keep turning the final bolt on the mounting side of the shock until the nut is torqued to 3 to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.).

How to Remove a Shock Absorber on Dodge Caliber?

Before disassembling the shock, it has to be taken out of the car. Apply a Strut Spring Compressor, teamPSE tool 223-7400 or any other similar tool and use the maker's instructions to begin the process. Make sure the shock rod nut doesn't come off until you've compressed the coil spring and relieved stress on the upper mounting bracket. Write the names of each shock on the bottom parts of their coil springs to indicate where they go. If fitted with a noise abatement cap, remove it and after that, put the shock assembly into the strut spring compressor, hooking the bottom and top shut with the coil spring. Compress the coil spring tightly enough that all tension goes out of the upper mounting bracket and bushings. Avoid powerful and rapid tools to not damage the shock's internal bearings. Install a Snap-On(R) Shock Absorber Socket A139 or similar on the shock rod and, after putting the rod under tension, unthread and remove the nut and washer with a wrench. Grab the shock absorber from beneath the coil spring which will let go of the washer, jounce bumper, dust shield and lower spring isolator. Slip the washer, jounce bumper and dust shield from the shock rod and take off the lower isolator from the shock seat. Take off the bracket, bushings, sleeve and upper spring isolator from the spring. Then remove the bushings, sleeve and upper spring isolator from the upper mounting bracket. When working on the coil spring, back the compressor drive off, move the hooks back and get rid of the coil spring. Evaluate the shock assembly by checking for shaft binding, cracks, deterioration and wear on the shock, jounce bumper, dust shield, upper mounting bracket, bushings, sleeve, spring isolators and coil spring coating.

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Dodge Caliber Insulator Washer, Rear Part Number: 5085529AA
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- Other Name: Washer - Shock Absorber; Suspension Strut Mount Washer, Rear; Shock Mount Washer; Upper Bushing Washer; Washer; Retainer Shock Absorber; Washer Shock Absorber
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, R/T, Rush, SE, SRT-4, SXT, SXT Plus, Uptown | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Bushing - Shock Absorber; Rear Lower Suspension Shock & Strut Mount Bushing; Shock Mount Insulator.; Lower Bushing; Bushing Shock Absorber Lower; Bushing Shock Absorber
- Position: Lower
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2012 Dodge Caliber | SE, SXT, SXT Plus | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Other Name: Plate - Shock Absorber; Rear Suspension Strut Mount Reinforcement; Strut Mount Washers.; Plate; Plate Shock Absorber; Mount Shock Upper; Shock Mount
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, R/T, Rush, SE, SRT-4, SXT, SXT Plus, Uptown | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Bushing - Shock Absorber; Rear Upper Insulator; Jounce Bumper; Coil Spring Insulator; Insulator; Bushing Shock Absorber Lower; Bushing Shock Absorber Upper; Bushing Shock Absorber; Shock Absorber Bushing
- Position: Rear Upper
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2011-2012 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, Rush, SE, SXT, SXT Plus, Uptown | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Rear Strut Assembly; Strut and Coil Spring Kit; Complete Strut Kit.; Strut; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 5272706AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2008 Dodge Caliber | R/T, SE, SRT-4, SXT | 1.8L L4, 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- 2011-2012 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, Rush, SE, SXT, SXT Plus, Uptown | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Absorber - Suspension; Shock Absorber Suspension Rear
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- 2012 Dodge Caliber | SE, SXT, SXT Plus | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- 2007-2010 Dodge Caliber | 1.8L L4, 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4
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- Replaces: 5181030AF, 5181030AE
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- 2008-2011 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, R/T, Rush, SE, SRT-4, SXT, Uptown | 1.8L L4, 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- 2008-2012 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, R/T, Rush, SE, SRT-4, SXT, SXT Plus, Uptown | 1.8L L4, 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Replaces: 5085495AA, 5085495AB
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- 2007-2012 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, R/T, Rush, SE, SRT-4, SXT, SXT Plus, Uptown | 1.8L L4, 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Replaces: 5105105AE, 5105105AD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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- 2007-2010 Dodge Caliber | Express, Heat, Mainstreet, R/T, Rush, SE, SRT-4, SXT, Uptown | 1.8L L4, 2.0L L4, 2.4L L4, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Dodge Caliber Shock Absorber is part of the suspension system, and it is highly trusted and recommended on different Dodge Caliber made from 2007 to 2012. This type of Shock Absorber cooperates with struts which provides additional stability and control; it drastically reduces bouncing and the amplitude of shock impulses; thus the car becomes more comfortable and easier to handle. The Dodge Caliber has incorporated different shock absorbers' designs such as the twin-tube shock absorbers and the mono-tube shock absorbers where each of these designs is optimized for the hydraulic fluid movement to enhance its performance under various road conditions. For instance, the Position Sensitive Damping (PSD) and Acceleration Sensitive damping (ASD), build on the basic foundation, enhance the sharpness of the Dodge Caliber Shock Absorber It's worth mentioning that Modern technologies like the electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers allow the innovation of semi-active to active suspension systems. These innovations not only make the car more comfortable but also increase its general safety; the Dodge Caliber has been given rather good scores by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Given the compatibility with many Caliber models, the Dodge Caliber Shock Absorber contributes to improving the parameters of vehicles' efficiency and safety, making it the standout offers within the field of automotive industries. The durability of the car and performance will make a driver comfortably and safely drive the car, thus giving propriety to the Dodge Caliber compact hatchback car.

Dodge Caliber Shock Absorber Parts and Q&A

Insulator Washer, Rear
5085529AA
Q: How to Properly Install a Rear Shock Absorber on Dodge Caliber?
A:
To install the rear shock, raise the lower Control Arm and feed the lower end of the shock assembly through from on top, just enough for it to clear the car. Now, set up bolt 1 and nut 3 on the lower control arm, holding the shock assembly in place, but don't tighten the nuts for now. After that, attach and mount tire and wheel assembly 1 and tighten the wheel nuts to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.). After lowering, put the two nuts through the wall on the shock assembly and into the body bracket and tighten them to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.). Fix the trim panel for the rear quarters inside the car. Put the vehicle on an alignment rack or drive-on lift and raise it so that you can access shock mounting bolt 1 and nut 3 below. Keep turning the final bolt on the mounting side of the shock until the nut is torqued to 3 to 99 Nm (73 ft. lbs.).
Isolator Plate, Rear
5085534AA
Q: How to Remove a Shock Absorber on Dodge Caliber?
A:
Before disassembling the shock, it has to be taken out of the car. Apply a Strut Spring Compressor, teamPSE tool 223-7400 or any other similar tool and use the maker's instructions to begin the process. Make sure the shock rod nut doesn't come off until you've compressed the coil spring and relieved stress on the upper mounting bracket. Write the names of each shock on the bottom parts of their coil springs to indicate where they go. If fitted with a noise abatement cap, remove it and after that, put the shock assembly into the strut spring compressor, hooking the bottom and top shut with the coil spring. Compress the coil spring tightly enough that all tension goes out of the upper mounting bracket and bushings. Avoid powerful and rapid tools to not damage the shock's internal bearings. Install a Snap-On(R) Shock Absorber Socket A139 or similar on the shock rod and, after putting the rod under tension, unthread and remove the nut and washer with a wrench. Grab the shock absorber from beneath the coil spring which will let go of the washer, jounce bumper, dust shield and lower spring isolator. Slip the washer, jounce bumper and dust shield from the shock rod and take off the lower isolator from the shock seat. Take off the bracket, bushings, sleeve and upper spring isolator from the spring. Then remove the bushings, sleeve and upper spring isolator from the upper mounting bracket. When working on the coil spring, back the compressor drive off, move the hooks back and get rid of the coil spring. Evaluate the shock assembly by checking for shaft binding, cracks, deterioration and wear on the shock, jounce bumper, dust shield, upper mounting bracket, bushings, sleeve, spring isolators and coil spring coating.