CROSSMEMBER, Front Suspension: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Lower Control Arm Rear Mounting Bolt

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1. Install the lower control arms and install the rear pivot bolts (3).
   Fig 2: Lower Control Arm Mounting

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2. Install the front pivot bolts (2). If built before 8/1/08, tighten to 135 N-m (100 ft. lbs.). If built after 8/1/08, tighten to 160 N-m (118 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 3: Front Crossmember Bolts

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3. Support the crossmember on a suitable lifting device.
4. Raise the crossmember into position onto the vehicle.
5. Install the bolts (1 and 2) and align the engine cradle to the marks made during removal.
6. Tighten the bolts to 150 N.m (111 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 4: Gear Mounting Bolts

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7. Position the steering gear back into place and install the bolts (1).
8. Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 ft. lbs.).
   Fig 5: Stabilizer Bar Mounting To Crossmember

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9. Position the stabilizer bar (2) back into place and install the bushing bolts (1).
10. Tighten the bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Hose Routing Bracket Screws At Crossmember

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11. Position the power steering lines back into place and install the support bracket (2) bolts (1).
12. Tighten the bolts to 8 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Front Knuckle Mounting

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13. Connect the lower ball joint stud (6) to the knuckle (3).
14. Install a NEW ball joint stud pinch bolt (4) and nut (5). Tighten the nut to 82 N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 8: Fore/Aft Crossmember 1

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15. Install the fore/aft crossmember (4). Refer to CROSSMEMBER, FRONT FORE AND AFT, INSTALLATION  .
    Fig 9: Tire & Wheel Mounting Method

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16. Install the front wheels (1). Refer to INSTALLATION .
17. With the full weight of the vehicle on the suspension tighten the front control arm bushing bolts to 123 N.m (91 ft. lbs.)
18. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 10: Rear Roll Mount

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19. Install the rear roll mount (4) and install the three bolts (3) attaching it to the crossmember.
20. Tighten the bolts (3) to 153 N.m (112 ft. lbs.).
21. Install the through bolt (2) and tighten to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 11: Belly Pan

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22. If equipped, install the belly pan.
23. Install the three front screws (4), the three rear screws (2) and push pin fasteners into the center of the belly pan.