Removal And Installation: Installation

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If needed, install the following components:
- Install the bolt and remove the rear engine mount isolator to the suspension crossmember.
- Install the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the control arms. Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Install the stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
With the tools used during removal, install the crossmember (1a) and tighten the fasteners (1b) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Tighten the fasteners (1) attaching the crossmember to the left and right side panels to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Remove the crossmember lifting device.
Place a suitable jack under the lower control arm as shown in illustration in the figure.

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Tighten the steering gear to the suspension bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the stabilizer bar to the suspension bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the lower control arm to the suspension bolts to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the reaction rod bolt (1) to the crossmember to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Tighten the reaction rod bolt (2) to the transmission bracket to the proper torque specification. Refer TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS to .

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Connect the exhaust pipe complete with NEW gasket to the catalytic converter and tighten the NEW fasteners (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install and tighten the exhaust gas pressure tube fitting downstream of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (2).
Install the bolt (3) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the fasteners (1) attaching the exhaust pipe support brackets to the suspension crossmember and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Check the integrity of the lower ball joint boot (1).

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Attach the lower control arms to the steering knuckles and tighten the bolts (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Connect the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles and install NEW nuts (1).
Tighten the nuts (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the stabilizer links (1a) and install NEW nuts (1b).
Tighten the nuts (1b) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the lower load beams (1a) and install the bolts (1b).
Tighten the bolts (1b) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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If equipped, install the reinforcement bracket (1) and install the bolts.

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Install the lower load beam extensions and install the bolts (1).
Tighten the bolts (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

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Install the steering shaft onto the steering gear and tighten the NEW bolt (1) to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Install the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Install the front wheels. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
Check and adjust alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .