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CROSSMEMBER, Rear: Installation

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  1. Guide the brake calipers up through the suspension and slowly position the rear suspension crossmember (1) into the vehicle. As crossmember is raised, align shocks with pockets in spring links.
  2. Loosely install the front bolts (2).
  3. Position the retainer plates (4) back into place and loosely install the rear bolts (3).
    NOTE:

    There are four crossmember mounting bolts. The rear bolts are longer than the front bolts. Do not interchange bolts.

  4. Install the rear springs. Refer to SPRING(S), INSTALLATION .
    GC0079754Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Once mounts are lined up with location marks, on both sides of vehicle, measure distance (1) between the tension link (2) and weld flange (3) on body directly in front of it, just outboard of the front mount bushing (4). This distance must be at least 12 mm to allow proper clearance for suspension movement.  If distance is less than 12 mm on either side of vehicle, shift that side of rear crossmember directly rearward until distance is 12 mm or greater. To do so, loosen 3 mounting bolts slightly, leaving one on opposite side of shift snugged to pivot off of. Shift crossmember rearward and snug loosened bolts. Measure opposite side to be sure it still maintains minimum 12 mm distance.
  6. Align the rear suspension crossmember with the reference marks made previously and tighten the rear suspension crossmember to body bolts to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
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  7. Install the lower shock bolt (2) and nut (4) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  8. Install the fuel filler tube. Refer to TUBE, FUEL TANK FILLER, INSTALLATION .
  9. Route the wire harness and connect all wire harness connectors.
  10. Install the parking brake cable guide bracket and bolt.
    GC0170080Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Connect the rear brake cables back to the front as necessary. Refer to CABLE, PARKING BRAKE, REAR, INSTALLATION .
  12. Install the rear axle differential or Refer to INSTALLATION , and INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the rear brake pads and calipers. Refer to PADS, BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
  14. Install the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .
  15. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  16. Check the wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .
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