CROSSMEMBER, Front Suspension: Installation: Installation

NOTE:

While raising the crossmember, pay close attention to the steering rack pinion shaft so that it properly fits up and into the dash boot between the rack and body.

Fig 1: Crossmember Front & Rear Bolts

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Slowly raise the crossmember into mounted position using the transmission jack matching the crossmember to the marked locations on the body made during removal. Ensure that the steering rack pinion shaft is aligned with the dash panel boot opening.
Install steering rack mounting bolts and tighten to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.).
Install four NEW bolts securing the stabilizer bushing retainers to the crossmember. Tighten all four stabilizer bar cushion retainer screws to 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
Install the four rear mounting bolts (2) securing the front crossmember to the body. Do not fully tighten the crossmember mounting bolts at this time.
Install two front mounting bolts (1, 3) securing the front crossmember to the body. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this time.
Remove the transmission jack.

Fig 2: Tunnel Support Brace & Bolts
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NOTE:
Ensure that the front support beams are inserted into the crossmember front clevis prior to installing the tunnel support brace bolts in the next step.
Install tunnel support brace (2). Install mounting bolts (1) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).

Fig 3: Rear Engine Mount & Bolts
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Install rear engine mount insulator. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION or INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, REAR, INSTALLATION .
Install the exhaust pipe. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .

Fig 4: Knuckle, Bolts & Nuts
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Attach the upper stabilizer link at the strut on each side of the vehicle. While holding the stud stationary, install and tighten each nut to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
Attach the stabilizer bar link at each end of the stabilizer bar. At each link, install and tighten the nut while holding the stabilizer bar link lower stud stationary. Tighten the nuts to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).

Fig 5: Outer Tie Rod, Knuckle & Nuts
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Install outer tie rod end (5) to knuckle (3). Install nut (4) on tie rod stud and tighten to 40 N.m (30 ft. lbs.).
Install lower ball joint stud (1) to knuckle (3) and install retaining nut (2). Tighten nut to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
If equipped, install the engine belly pan.

Fig 6: Wheel Lug Bolts
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Install tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Lower the vehicle.

Fig 7: Lower Coupling Bolt
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Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
Install intermediate shaft (2) to steering rack pinion shaft. Install a NEW pinch bolt and tighten to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
Perform wheel alignment. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

Fig 8: Crossmember Front & Rear Bolts
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After the alignment has been performed, tighten four rear mounting bolts (2) to 165 N.m (122 ft. lbs.) and tighten two front mounting bolts (1, 3) to 125 N.m (92 ft. lbs.).