Rear Suspension: Description: SRT
Left side shown in the illustration, right side similar.
The SRT rear suspension is part of an Active Damping System (ADS). The ADS includes unique shock absorbers, an Active Damping Control Module (ADCM), and three accelerometers that work together to modify the ride of the suspension over varying road conditions.
The Active Damping System (ADS) rear shock is similar to a conventional shock with the addition of a shock solenoid assembly (1) mounted on the side of its body with a three wire harness connector attached to it. The ADS shock assembly is serviced the same as a conventional shock absorber, with the addition of disconnecting the ADS harness connector (2) on the crossmember.
Service of all other rear suspension components remain the same as the standard components. When components differ, be sure to use only SRT components on SRT vehicles.
The rear knuckle for the SRT is different from the standard knuckle. Although similar in appearance and in service, the mounting bosses for the disc brake caliper have been moved downward to allow mounting of the Brembo four-piston brake caliper. Due to this change, an updated special tool is needed to remove the sleeve that retains the lower control arm ball joint to the knuckle.
The rear stabilizer bar diameter has been increased for the SRT but it is serviced in the same manner as the standard bar.