Dodge Journey: Ball joint, suspension, lower
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 ...
Diagnosis and Testing
LOWER BALL JOINT
1. Raise the vehicle allowing the front suspension to hang.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Using Dial Indicator C-3339A, or equivalent, attach the dial indicator mou ...
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Disassembly
NOTE: Cleanliness through entire disassembly and assembly of the valve
body cannot
be overemphasized. When disassembling, each part should be washed in a
suitable solvent, then dried by comp ...
Removal
Fig. 35: Removing/Installing Halfshaft Nut
NOTE: Rear suspension and drivetrain design require this procedure to
be performed
on a "drive-on" hoist, as the front and rear suspensi ...
Preliminary checks
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM OVERHEATING
Establish what driving conditions caused the complaint. Abnormal loads on the
cooling system such as the
following may be the cause:
Prolonged idle
Very hig ...
