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CROSSMEMBER, Front Suspension: Installation: Installation

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  1. Support the crossmember with a transmission jack. Secure the crossmember to the jack.
    Fig 1: Identifying Lower Control Arm Mounting Nuts
    GC0120773Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. To install each lower control arm on the crossmember:
    1. Place the lower control arm (3) into the front suspension crossmember.
    2. Insert the rear bolt (2) up through the crossmember and lower control arm (3). Install the nut on the top-end of the bolt, but do not tighten it at this time.
    3. Install, but do not fully tighten, the front bolt (1) attaching the lower control arm (3) to the crossmember.
    4. With no weight or obstruction on the lower control arm, tighten the lower control arm front  mounting bolt (1) to 175 N.m (129 ft. lbs.).
    5. With no weight or obstruction on the lower control arm, tighten the lower control arm rear  mounting bolt nut to 145 N.m (107 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Crossmember Mounting
    GC0120782Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. 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. As the crossmember is raised, guide the lower ball joints into the mounting holes in the lower control arms. Also, make sure the stabilizer bar is properly positioned on the crossmember.
  4. 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 Crossmember Mounting
    GC0120782Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Install the four mounting bolts (6) securing the front crossmember (1) to the body. Tighten the crossmember mounting bolts to 150 N.m (111 ft. lbs.).
  6. Tighten the crossmember reinforcement bracket mounting screws (8) to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
  7. Remove the transmission jack.
    Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Mounting
    GC0120784Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Position both stabilizer bar bushing retainers and 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 5: Identifying Steering Gear Mounting
    GC0082327Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Remove the bungee cord or other supporting the steering gear (2).
  10. 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 6: View Of Heat Shield Over Steering Gear
    GC0120781Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. 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 7: View Of Hoses AT Rear Of Crossmember
    GC0120780Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  12. Position the power steering hose routing clamps (2) on the crossmember. Install and tighten the screws to 8 N.m (71 in. lbs.).
  13. Install the rear engine mount. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION for 2.4L or INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION for 3.6L .
  14. Install the fore/aft crossmember. Refer to CROSSMEMBER, FRONT FORE AND AFT, INSTALLATION  .
  15. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
    NOTE:

    If a new or cleaned lower control arm is being installed, it is important to have a film of general purpose grease around the ball joint mounting hole on the lower control arm to avoid any future corrosion issues. Make sure the grease does not get inside the ball joint mounting hole or on the ball joint stud during installation.

    Fig 8: View Of Lower Ball Joint To Control Arm
    GC0122096Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. On each side of the vehicle, install a NEW ball joint stud nut (1). Tighten the nut to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Tire & Wheel Mounting
    GC0082325Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. On each side of the vehicle, install the tire and wheel assembly (1). Refer to INSTALLATION . Install and tighten the wheel mounting nuts (3) to 135 N.m (100 ft. lbs.).
  18. Lower the vehicle.
  19. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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