Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
DODGE CALIBER 1.8, DODGE CALIBER 2.4, DODGE CALIBER 2.0 CRD, DODGE CALIBER 2.4 Turbo, DODGE CALIBER 2.2 CRD View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Shock Absorber for CALIBER and other DODGE models
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Shock absorber
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Suspension Strut
Tools
Replacement: suspension strut – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
HEX bit no.H5
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #18
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #19
Ratchet wrench
Adjustable wrench
Crow bar
Flat Screwdriver
Hydraulic strut spring compressor
Hydraulic transmission jack
Fender cover
Wheel chock
Replacement: suspension strut – Dodge Caliber SRT4. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Both shock struts of the rear suspension should be replaced simultaneously.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right shock struts of the rear suspension.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: suspension strut – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Use the following procedure:
  1. Step 1
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 2
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #19.
  3. Step 3
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Dodge Caliber SRT4
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 6
    Clean all joints of the stabiliser link. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 7
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the stabilizer link to the control arm. Use a combination spanner #15. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the stabilizer rod.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the lower fastener of the suspension strut. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 10
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    Unscrew the lower fasteners of the suspension strut. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 11
    Remove the fastening bolt.
    Step 12
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    Clean the fasteners connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13.1
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    Unscrew the subframe bracket bolts.
    Step 13.2
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    Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the subframe bracket.
    Step 15
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the control arm to the subframe. Use a combination spanner #18. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the fastening bolt. Use a crowbar.
  14. Step 17
    Detach the control arm. Use a crowbar.
    Step 18
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    Lower the car.
  15. Step 19
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    Open the luggage compartment.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the boot front lower lining.
  17. Step 21
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    Remove the side plastic cover.
  18. Step 22.1
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    Remove the electronic control unit.
    Step 22.2
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    Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  19. Step 23
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    Detach the boot side lining. Use a flat screwdriver.
  20. Step 24
    Clean the fasteners of the shock strut upper mount. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 25
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    Unscrew the top fastening of the shock strut mount. Use a combination spanner #15.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Dodge Caliber SRT4 – To avoid injury, hold the suspension strut while unscrewing the fastening bolts.
  21. Step 26
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    Remove the suspension strut.
  22. Step 27
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    Set the shock absorber strut on the spring compressor tool.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
    Note that when using a spring compressor, spring coils need to be securely gripped, compressing the spring on the opposite sides.Ensure the correct position of the spring in the retainer.Make sure that the spring coils tightly entered the lock handles.
  23. Step 28
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    Compress the spring.
  24. Step 29
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    Remove the suspension strut mount cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  25. Step 30
    Treat the shock strut rod. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 31
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    Remove the strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #15. Use an adjustable wrench.
  26. Step 32
    Release the coil spring.
    Step 33
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, dust boot, and bump stop.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: suspension strut – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Carefully inspect the mount, the boot, and the bump stop of the shock absorber. Replace if necessary.
  27. Step 34
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    Remove the spring.
  28. Step 35
    Remove the rubber spring spacer.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Inspect the rubber mounts of the suspension spring. Replace if necessary.
    Step 36
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    Remove the old shock absorber from the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Dodge Caliber SRT4. Tip:
    Before installing a new shock absorber you should pump it manually 3-5 times.
  29. Step 37
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    Install the new shock absorber on the hydraulic coil spring compressor.
  30. Step 38
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    Install the rubber spring spacer.
  31. Step 39
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    Install the spring on the shock absorber.
  32. Step 40
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    Install the mount, dust boot, and bump stop on a new shock absorber.
  33. Step 41
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    Compress the spring.
  34. Step 42
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    Tighten the shock strut piston rod nut. Use a combination spanner #15. Use an adjustable wrench. Tighten it to 24 Nm torque.
    Replacement: suspension strut – Dodge Caliber SRT4. AUTODOC recommends:
    Check to make sure the spring is positioned correctly. Avoid its misalignment.
  35. Step 43
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    Install the suspesion strut mount cap.
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