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Stabilizer Bar

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 upside-down. The stabilizer bar (1) must be installed so that when in mounted position, the ends of the bar curve over the top of the steering gear before attaching to the links.
  1. Install the stabilizer bar, link ends first, from the rear over top of the crossmember. Curve the ends of the bar over the steering gear.
    Fig 1: FRONT CROSSMEMBER MOUNTING
    GC0052889Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  2. Slowly raise the crossmember (1) into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal.
  3. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.).
  4. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 2: GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS
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  5. Remove the bungee cord or other supporting the steering gear (2).
  6. Install the two bolts (1) securing the steering gear (2) to the crossmember. Tighten the steering gear mounting bolts to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: STABILIZER BAR MOUNTING TO CROSSMEMBER
    GC0052888Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  7. Install the two cushions (bushings) on the stabilizer bar utilizing the slit cut into the cushion sides.
  8. Install the two stabilizer bushing retainers (3) over the cushions.
  9. Install the screws (1) securing the stabilizer bushing retainers (3) to the crossmember. Tighten all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws to 30 N.m (22 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: STABILIZER LINK MOUNTING TO BAR
    GC0052887Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  10. 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 58 N.m (43 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 5: HOSE ROUTING BRACKET SCREWS AT CROSSMEMBER
    GC0052886Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  11. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install the fasteners. Tighten the screw to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
  12. Install the rear engine mount. Refer to appropriate ENGINE - SERVICE INFORMATION article.
  13. If equipped, install the engine belly pan. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Perform wheel alignment as necessary paying special attention to front camber and caster. The crossmember may need to be shifted on its mounts slightly to gain preferred setting. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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