Front Suspension

INSTALLATION





1. Install the lower control arms and install the rear pivot bolts (3).





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.).





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 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).





7. Position the steering gear back into place and install the bolts (1).
8. Tighten the bolts to 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.).





9. Position the stabilizer bar (2) back into place and install the bushing bolts (1).
10. Tighten the bolts to 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.).





11. Position the power steering lines back into place and install the support bracket (2) bolts (1).
12. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





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 Nm (60 ft. lbs.).





15. Install the fore/aft crossmember (4), Crossmember - Installation





16. Install the front wheels (1), Tires and Wheels - Installation
17. With the full weight of the vehicle on the suspension tighten the front control arm bushing bolts to 123 Nm (91 ft. lbs.)
18. Perform wheel alignment as necessary. Service and Repair





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 Nm (112 ft. lbs.).
21. Install the through bolt (2) and tighten to 65 Nm (48 ft. lbs.).





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.