Front End Steering Rebuild Kits
Package kits bundle the wearing front end parts in one order, usually for less than buying them one by one.
2015 Dodge Journey Suspension Diagram
This interactive diagram shows the front suspension, steering and rear suspension of the 2015 Dodge Journey. Hover over or tap any part to see what it does, the signs that it is worn, and the replacement parts we carry that fit your Journey, down to the side and position.
2015 Dodge Journey FWD and AWD Suspension Diagram (Full Vehicle)
2015 Dodge Journey FWD and AWD Front Suspension and Steering Diagram
2015 Dodge Journey FWD and AWD Rear Suspension Diagram
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The Journey uses MacPherson struts at the front, with the coil spring on the strut and an L shaped lower control arm under each corner. The steering rack sits behind the front axle on the cradle, and the front sway bar runs behind the cradle with long links up to the struts. The rear is a multi-link design on a crossmember: a cast knuckle carries each hub, a stamped trailing arm bolts to its front and reaches forward to the body, an upper arm and a short toe link bolt to bushings in the knuckle, and a long lower arm behind the axle carries a coil over strut. AWD models add a propshaft, a rear drive unit and two rear halfshafts, shown on the diagram.
We carry replacement parts for 35 of the 43 components on this diagram, 102 parts in all. See every part for the 2015 Dodge Journey.
Packages and kits
Strut Sets
Front and rear struts for the whole vehicle in one order.
Complete Front Strut Assemblies
A strut with its spring, mount and boot already assembled, so no spring compressor is needed.
Complete Rear Strut Assemblies
A rear strut with its spring and mount already assembled.
Front Suspension
1 Front Strut (driver and passenger side)
The strut is the shock absorber and the upper locating part of the front corner in one. A clevis at its bottom bolts to the top of the knuckle with two bolts, the coil spring sits on it, and its top bolts into the strut tower.
Signs of wear: Bouncing after bumps, nose dive under braking, fluid on the tube, or a knock from the top of the strut over rough roads.
Tip: Left and right struts are different parts. Complete assemblies come with the spring and mount fitted.
See all Front Shock Absorber parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
2 Front Coil Spring (driver and passenger side)
The front coil spring sits on a seat on the strut tube and pushes up against the top mount. It carries the weight of the front of the vehicle.
Signs of wear: A front corner sitting lower than the other, a broken coil end, or a clunk when turning the wheel at a stop.
Tip: Springs differ by drive type and engine. Replace them in pairs.
3 Front Strut Mount (driver and passenger side)
The strut mount is the rubber and bearing block at the top of the strut. Three studs hold it to the strut tower, and its bearing lets the strut turn with the steering.
Signs of wear: Clunks or creaks from the top of the strut when steering at low speed (a Chrysler bulletin, NHTSA MC-10128987, covers this on 2012 and 2013 models).
Tip: The mount is often replaced along with the strut, since the strut has to come out either way.
4 Front Strut Bellows and Bump Stop (driver and passenger side)
A rubber bellows covers the strut rod to keep grit off its seal, and the bump stop inside it cushions the strut at full compression. The spring hides it in the assembled view; the exploded view shows it.
Signs of wear: A torn or missing boot, a rusty or scored strut rod, or a hard bang over big bumps.
Tip: Fit a new boot and bump stop whenever the strut is replaced.
See all Front Shock Bellows Boot Kit parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
5 Front Camber Bolt (driver and passenger side) Not on every vehicle
A cam bolt that replaces the upper of the two bolts holding the strut clevis to the knuckle. Turning it tips the top of the knuckle in or out to set the front camber.
Not on every vehicle: An aftermarket part. The factory strut bolts are plain; a cam bolt goes in only when the camber needs correcting.
Signs of wear: Front tires wearing on one edge after a curb strike, with no camber adjustment left.
Tip: The factory bolts are plain. Cam bolts for this vehicle are 14 mm; an alignment is needed after fitting one.
See all Front End Alignment Kit parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
6 Front Lower Control Arm (driver and passenger side)
An L shaped stamped steel arm with a round hole in its middle. The ball joint is pressed into its outer corner, a front leg pivots on a bushing at the side of the cradle, and a rear leg ends in a large upright bushing near the back of the cradle.
Signs of wear: Clunks over bumps, steering that wanders under braking, cracked or torn bushings, or play in the ball joint.
Tip: Left and right arms are different parts. Replacement arms come with the bushings and ball joint already fitted.
7 Front Lower Control Arm Bushing (driver and passenger side)
Each lower arm has two bushings: a small one in the front leg on a bolt that runs front to back, and a large upright one at the end of the rear leg.
Signs of wear: Clunks when braking or pulling away, a vague steering feel, or tires that wear unevenly.
Tip: Front and rear bushings are different parts. Offset rear bushings are sold to add caster.
See all Front Control Arm Bushings parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
8 Front Lower Ball Joint (driver and passenger side)
The lower ball joint is pressed into the outer corner of the lower arm. Its stud points up into the bottom of the knuckle, where a pinch bolt clamps it.
Signs of wear: Clunks over bumps, a loose feel in the front end, or play when the wheel is rocked top to bottom.
Tip: The joint presses in, so it needs a press tool, or it can be bought already fitted in a new arm.
See all Front Lower Ball Joint parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
9 Front Steering Knuckle (driver and passenger side)
The knuckle carries the hub and the brake caliper. The strut clevis bolts to its top, the ball joint sits in its bottom, and its rear arm takes the outer tie rod end.
Signs of wear: Knuckles rarely wear out. A bent knuckle after a curb strike shows as a pull or a crooked steering wheel that an alignment will not fix.
We don't carry a front steering knuckle for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
10 Front Sway Bar
The front sway bar runs across the back of the front cradle. Long links join its ends to tabs on the struts, so it twists when one side moves more than the other and keeps the vehicle flatter in turns.
Signs of wear: Body roll in turns that feels worse than it used to, usually from worn links or bushings rather than the bar.
Tip: Check the bar diameter before ordering bushings.
We don't carry a front sway bar for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
11 Front Sway Bar Bushing
Two rubber bushings in steel clamps hold the front bar to the cradle.
Signs of wear: Squeaks or knocks from the front over speed bumps, or a bar that moves in its clamps.
Tip: Bushings fit one bar diameter only.
See all Front Sway Bar Bushings parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
12 Front Sway Bar Link (driver and passenger side)
A long link, about 265 mm between centers, with a ball stud at each end. The top bolts to a tab on the strut tube and the bottom to the end of the sway bar.
Signs of wear: A rattle or knock from the front over small bumps, or a link that moves by hand.
Tip: The same link fits both sides. Replace them in pairs.
See all Front Sway Bar Endlinks parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
Steering
13 Steering Rack and Boots
The power steering rack sits behind the front axle on the back of the cradle. Rubber boots at each end keep dirt off the inner tie rod joints.
Signs of wear: A torn boot, a clunk felt in the steering wheel, fluid on the boots, or a whine when turning (hydraulic assist).
Tip: Replace a torn boot quickly, before grit reaches the inner tie rod.
We don't carry a steering rack and boots for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
14 Inner Tie Rod End (driver and passenger side)
The inner tie rod screws onto the end of the rack inside the boot. Its ball joint lets the rod swing as the suspension moves.
Signs of wear: Play in the steering, a clunk when turning, or uneven tire wear.
Tip: The same inner rod fits both sides. An alignment is needed after replacing a tie rod.
See all Front Inner Tie Rod End parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
15 Outer Tie Rod End (driver and passenger side)
The outer tie rod end threads onto the inner rod. Its stud goes up into the steering arm at the rear of the knuckle.
Signs of wear: Loose steering, a knock over bumps, a torn boot, or tires wearing on the edges.
Tip: Count the turns when unscrewing the old one to keep the toe close until the alignment.
See all Front Outer Tie Rod End parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
Driveline
16 Front CV Axle (driver and passenger side)
Each front wheel is driven by a CV axle, with a plunging joint at the inner end, a fixed joint at the hub, and a rubber boot over each joint.
Signs of wear: Clicking while turning, a vibration under power, or grease thrown around the inside of the wheel from a split boot.
Tip: The axles differ by engine, transmission and drive type, so check the listing for each side.
See all CV Joint Parts - Front parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
17 Rear Propshaft (AWD) Not on every vehicle
On AWD models a propshaft carries power from the power transfer unit at the front to the rear drive unit, with a coupler at the rear drive unit.
Not on every vehicle: Fitted only to all wheel drive (AWD) models. Front wheel drive models have no propshaft, rear drive unit or rear halfshafts.
Signs of wear: A vibration that rises with speed, or a clunk when pulling away.
18 Rear Drive Unit (AWD) Not on every vehicle
On AWD models the rear drive unit bolts to the rear crossmember and drives the two rear halfshafts.
Not on every vehicle: Fitted only to all wheel drive (AWD) models. Front wheel drive models have no propshaft, rear drive unit or rear halfshafts.
Signs of wear: A whine, shudder or clunk from the rear on AWD models.
We don't carry a rear drive unit (awd) for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
19 Rear Halfshaft (AWD) (driver and passenger side) Not on every vehicle
On AWD models a halfshaft runs from the rear drive unit to each rear hub, between the toe link and the lower rear arm.
Not on every vehicle: Fitted only to all wheel drive (AWD) models. Front wheel drive models have no propshaft, rear drive unit or rear halfshafts.
Signs of wear: Clicking or a vibration from the rear under power, or grease from a split boot.
Tip: Left and right halfshafts are different lengths.
See all CV Joint Parts - Rear parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
Rear Suspension
28 Rear Knuckle (driver and passenger side)
The rear knuckle carries the hub and the caliper. The upper arm, the toe link and the lower rear arm bolt to bushings pressed into its ears, and the trailing arm bolts to its front.
Signs of wear: The knuckle rarely wears out, but the bushings pressed into it do.
We don't carry a rear knuckle for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
29 Rear Knuckle Bushing (driver and passenger side)
Three rubber bushings pressed into the rear knuckle's ears: one at the top for the upper arm, one low at the front for the toe link and one low at the rear for the lower rear arm.
Signs of wear: A clunk from the rear over bumps, or rear tires that wear on the edges.
Tip: Each position takes a different bushing, and pressing them in needs a press tool.
We don't carry a rear knuckle bushing for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
30 Rear Trailing Arm (driver and passenger side)
A stamped steel arm whose flat rear end bolts to the front of the rear knuckle. It runs forward to a bushing in a bracket on the body and keeps the wheel from moving back and forth.
Signs of wear: A clunk on braking or pulling away, or a rear end that steps sideways over bumps.
Tip: Left and right arms are different parts.
31 Rear Trailing Arm Bushing (driver and passenger side)
The upright bushing in the front end of the trailing arm. Its plate bolts up into the body bracket.
Signs of wear: A clunk on braking, or a rear end that wanders.
See all Trailing Arm Bushings parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
32 Rear Lower Control Arm (driver and passenger side)
The long, wide lower arm behind the axle, from beside the rear drive unit to the bottom of the knuckle. The coil over strut stands on it and the sway bar link bolts to it.
Signs of wear: A clunk from the rear over bumps, or a torn bushing at its inner end.
33 Rear Lower Control Arm Bushing (driver and passenger side)
The large bushing at the inner end of the lower rear arm, where it bolts to the crossmember.
Signs of wear: A clunk from the rear, or a rear tire that wears on its inner edge.
See all Rear Control Arm Bushings parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
34 Rear Toe Link (Lower Forward Arm) (driver and passenger side)
A short straight link ahead of the halfshaft, from a bracket on the crossmember to a fork over the knuckle's lower front bushing. It sets the rear toe.
Signs of wear: Rear tires wearing on the edges, or a knock from the rear on rough roads.
Tip: Adjustable toe kits are sold to set the rear toe.
35 Rear Upper Control Arm (driver and passenger side)
A slim arm above the halfshaft line, from the crossmember to a fork over the knuckle's top bushing. It sets the rear camber.
Signs of wear: A clunk from the rear, or rear tires wearing on the inner edge.
Tip: Adjustable arms are sold to correct the rear camber.
36 Rear Upper Control Arm Bushing (driver and passenger side)
The bushing at the inner end of the upper arm, at the crossmember. Offset versions are sold to correct the rear camber.
Signs of wear: A clunk from the rear, or camber that cannot be set.
See all Rear Control Arm Bushings parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
37 Rear Strut (Coil Over Shock) (driver and passenger side)
The rear shock carries the rear coil spring on it. Its lower eye bolts to the lower rear arm and its top goes up into the body.
Signs of wear: Bouncing or floating over bumps, fluid on the body, or a knock from the rear.
Tip: Complete assemblies come with the spring and mount fitted.
See all Rear Shock Absorber parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
38 Rear Coil Spring (driver and passenger side)
The rear coil spring sits on a seat on the rear strut and pushes up against the upper seat under the body.
Signs of wear: A rear corner sitting low, or a broken coil end.
Tip: Front wheel drive and AWD models use different rear springs. Replace them in pairs.
39 Rear Strut Mount (driver and passenger side)
The mount that holds the top of the rear strut in the body.
Signs of wear: A knock or rattle from the rear over bumps.
Tip: Fit new mount parts whenever the strut is replaced.
40 Rear Strut Bellows and Bump Stop (driver and passenger side)
A bellows and bump stop over the rear strut rod, inside the coil.
Signs of wear: A torn boot or a hard bang from the rear over big bumps.
See all Rear Shock Bellows Boot parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
41 Rear Sway Bar
The rear sway bar runs along the crossmember's front tube. Its ends bend back to short links on the lower rear arms.
Signs of wear: More body roll than usual, normally from worn links or bushings.
We don't carry a rear sway bar for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
42 Rear Sway Bar Bushing
Two rubber bushings in clamps hold the rear bar to the crossmember.
Signs of wear: Squeaks or knocks from the rear over bumps.
Tip: Rear bars come in 22 mm and 24 mm sizes, so check the diameter.
See all Rear Sway Bar Bushings parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
43 Rear Sway Bar Link (driver and passenger side)
A short link, about 111 mm long, from the end of the rear bar to the lower rear arm.
Signs of wear: A rattle from the rear over small bumps.
Tip: The same link fits both sides.
See all Rear Sway Bar Endlinks parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
Brakes and Hubs
20 Front Wheel Bearing and Hub (driver and passenger side)
A bolt-on hub and bearing unit. Four bolts hold its flange to the knuckle, and the CV axle splines into its center and is held by the axle nut.
Signs of wear: A hum or growl that changes with speed or when turning, or play when the wheel is rocked.
Tip: The unit bolts on, so no press is needed.
See all Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
21 Front Brake Rotor (driver and passenger side)
A vented 330 mm rotor clamped between the hub and the wheel.
Signs of wear: A pulsing brake pedal, grooves you can feel, or a lip at the outer edge.
Tip: 2012 and 2013 models with the base brakes use a smaller 302 mm rotor; check the size before ordering.
22 Front Brake Caliper (driver and passenger side)
A two piston floating caliper on a bracket bolted to the knuckle.
Signs of wear: A pull to one side under braking, a dragging brake, or a fluid leak.
Tip: 2012 and 2013 models with the base brakes have a single piston caliper instead.
We don't carry a front brake caliper for the 2015 Dodge Journey yet. Ask us about this part and we will try to source it.
23 Front Brake Pads (driver and passenger side)
The pads ride in the caliper on each side of the rotor.
Signs of wear: Squealing, grinding, a longer pedal, or pads worn near the backing plate.
Tip: Pads differ between the base and heavy duty brakes on 2012 and 2013 models.
24 Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub (driver and passenger side)
The rear hub bearing bolts to the knuckle with four bolts from the inboard side. Its center is splined for the AWD halfshaft.
Signs of wear: A hum from the rear that rises with speed, or play when the wheel is rocked.
Tip: Left and right rear hubs are listed as separate parts.
See all Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly parts for the 2015 Dodge Journey
25 Rear Brake Rotor (driver and passenger side)
A solid 328 mm rear rotor clamped between the hub and the wheel.
Signs of wear: A pulsing pedal when stopping gently, deep grooves, or a lip at the edge.
Tip: 2012 and 2013 models with the base brakes use a 305 mm rear rotor.
26 Rear Brake Caliper (driver and passenger side)
A single piston rear caliper on a bracket bolted to the knuckle, behind the axle.
Signs of wear: A dragging rear brake or a fluid leak.
Tip: Calipers differ between the base and heavy duty brakes on 2012 models.
27 Rear Brake Pads (driver and passenger side)
The rear pads ride in the caliper on each side of the rotor.
Signs of wear: Squealing or grinding from the rear.
Tip: Pads differ by brake option on 2012 and 2013 models.
Questions about the 2015 Dodge Journey suspension
What are the most common suspension wear items on a 2015 Dodge Journey?
Front lower control arms and their rear bushings, front sway bar links, outer tie rod ends and the rear upper arm bushings are among the parts most often replaced, along with struts and rear sway bar links.
Does the 2015 Dodge Journey have upper control arms at the front?
No. The front uses struts, so the strut itself locates the top of the knuckle. There is one lower control arm and one pressed in lower ball joint per side. The rear has an upper arm on each side.
Are front wheel drive and AWD Journeys different underneath?
The arms, links, trailing arms and knuckle bushings are shared. AWD models add a power transfer unit, a propshaft, a rear drive unit and rear halfshafts, and use their own rear springs and rear crossmember. Check the drive type on springs and axles before ordering.
Did the rear suspension change during the Journey's run?
Yes. The rear upper arms, rear toe links, rear struts and rear springs changed for 2011, so 2009 and 2010 models take different rear parts. The larger 330 mm front and 328 mm rear brakes arrived during 2012.
Do I need an alignment after replacing suspension parts?
Yes, after replacing tie rods, struts, control arms or rear links. Front toe is set at the tie rods, and front camber can be corrected with a cam bolt in the strut clevis. Adjustable rear arms and toe kits are sold to set the rear camber and toe.
Printable 2015 Dodge Journey suspension diagrams
Numbered diagrams to print or save for the shop. The numbers match the numbered parts on the interactive diagram.
