CROSSMEMBER, Cradle, Engine: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Chrysler 300 and 2019 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If necessary, install the tension struts (1). Refer to STRUT, TENSION, INSTALLATION .
- If necessary, install the lower control arms (3). Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, RWD, INSTALLATION .
- If necessary, install the front stabilizer bar (2). Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, INSTALLATION
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- Using a suitable lifting device, position the cradle (1) back onto the vehicle using the marks made during removal and install the bolts (2).
- Tighten the bolts (2) to. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the power steering lines back into place, if equipped.
- Position the wire harness (1) back into place.
- Connect the lower control arms to the struts and connect the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, RWD, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the stabilizer bar back onto the strut. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
- Install the front brake rotors. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the engine mount bolts securing the mounts to the cradle and remove the engine lift fixture. Refer to INSULATOR, ENGINE MOUNT, FRONT, INSTALLATION, 5.7L .
- Install the front belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle and connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector to the negative battery cable.
- Perform vehicle alignment Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .