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Stabilizer Bar, Front: Installation: Installation

NOTE:

Before stabilizer bar installation, inspect the cushions and links for excessive wear, cracks, damage and distortion. Replace any pieces failing inspection.

NOTE:

Before installing the stabilizer bar, make sure the bar is not upsidedown. The stabilizer bar must be installed so that when in mounted position, the ends of the bar curve under the steering gear tie rods, up to the links.

Fig 1: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Mounting
GC0120784Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the stabilizer bar, link ends first, from the rear over top of the crossmember. Curve the ends of the bar (2) under the steering gear.
  2. Install the two cushions (bushings) on the stabilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushion sides.
  3. Install the two stabilizer bushing retainers (3) over the cushions.
  4. Install the screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (3) to the crossmember. Tighten all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Crossmember Mounting
    GC0120782Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Slowly raise the crossmember (9) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
  6. Sedan only - Position the front crossmember reinforcement brackets (7) (one each side of vehicle) over the crossmember rear mounting bushings and install the mounting screws (8), but do not tighten at this time.
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Crossbrace
    GC0120783Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Convertible only - Position the front crossbrace/reinforcement bracket (2) over the crossmember rear mounting bushings and body, then install the mounting screws (1). Do not tighten screws at this time.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Crossmember Mounting
    GC0120782Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  9. Sedan only - Tighten the crossmember reinforcement bracket mounting screws (8) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: Identifying Front Crossbrace
    GC0120783Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  10. Convertible only - Tighten the crossbrace/reinforcement bracket mounting screws (1) to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
  11. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 6: Identifying Steering Gear Mounting
    GC0082327Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Remove the bungee cord or other supporting the steering gear (2).
  13. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: View Of Heat Shield Over Steering Gear
    GC0120781Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Position the heat shield (1) over the steering gear (2). Install the mounting screws and push-pins. Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 in. lbs.).
    Fig 8: View Of Hoses AT Rear Of Crossmember
    GC0120780Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install and tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
    Fig 9: View Of Stabilizer Link Mounting To Bar
    GC0120772Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Attach the stabilizer bar link (1) at each end of the stabilizer bar (2). At each link, install and tighten the nut (3) while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 48 N.m (35 ft. lbs.).
  17. Install the rear engine mount. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION or INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION .
  18. Install the front engine mount through-bolt.
  19. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
  20. Lower the vehicle.
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