CROSSMEMBER, Front Suspension: Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Cradle

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2 - ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBER

3 - ENGINE CRADLE SUPPORT BOLTS (4)

Place the cradle on a suitable lifting device, then raise the engine cradle into the vehicle while lining up the engine mount through bolts.
NOTE:
Refer to the reference marks made during cradle removal procedure and align the cradle to those marks.
Install the cradle mounting bolts and tighten the front bolts to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.) and tighten the rear bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).

Tighten the engine mount through bolts to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Rack & Pinion

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1 - RACK AND PINION

2 - HIGH PRESSURE HOSE

3 - POWER STEERING PUMP

4 - HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BRACKET

5 - RACK AND PINION MOUNTING BOLTS

Install the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, INSTALLATION .

Fig 3: Sway Bar
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1 - STABILIZER BAR

2 - STABILIZER BAR BUSHING/CLAMPS
Install the front axle, if equipped. Refer to INSTALLATION .
Install the stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, INSTALLATION .

Fig 4: Removing/Installing Lower Control Arm
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Install the lower control arms. Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, INSTALLATION .

Fig 5: Driveline Support Fixture
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Lower the vehicle and remove the engine support tool.