Installation Procedure
- CAUTION:
Phenolic spacer must be present to prevent galvanic/corrosive reaction and/or excessive temperature conduction between engine mount bracket and engine mount. Replace mount if phenolic spacer is missing or damaged. Failure to ensure phenolic spacer is intact and not damaged can lead to premature failure of engine mount and/or engine mount bracket.
Inspect each engine mount to ensure the phenolic spacer (1) is in place and not damaged.
- With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body onto the drivetrain and front suspension cradle (3).
- Attach the harness retainers to the drivetrain and front suspension cradle.
- Ensure the following components are clear from the drivetrain and front suspension cradle:
- Vacuum lines
- Steering knuckles
- Electrical wiring harnesses
- Oil cooler lines
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution
CAUTION:This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Rear Bolt (2) - Install NEW and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Front Bolt (1) - Install NEW and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the EN-39580 engine support stand from under the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture.
Engine Mount Nut-Left Side (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Engine Mount Nut-Right Side (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Connect the steering gear electrical connectors. (1)
Connect the electrical connectors (1) to the engine mounts.
Prepare the intermediate steering shaft lower bolt (1) for installation as follows:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the device preventing the steering column from rotating.
Front Crossmember Brace-Left Side (3) - Install
- Front Crossmember Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Crossmember Brace Nut (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (1) @ Front Wheelhouse Liner (2) - Install
Front Crossmember Brace-Right Side (3) - Install
- Front Crossmember Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Crossmember Brace Nut (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Retainer (2) @ Front Wheelhouse Liner (1) - Install
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Remove the support on the radiator.
Install the stabilizer shaft link to the stabilizer shaft on the left and right side.
- Install the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) to the left and right side stabilizer shaft link and tighten. Fastener Specifications
- CAUTION:
Ensure the Outer Tie Rod Boot is not twisted or deformed during assembly. If the boot is twisted or deformed, damage to the boot will occur.
Install left and right steering linkage outer tie rods (1) at the left and right steering knuckles.
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Install and tighten the left and right steering linkage outer tie rod nuts (1). Fastener Specifications
Install the front lower control front link to the steering knuckle.
- Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Install the front lower control rear link to the steering knuckle.
- Front Lower Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Install
- Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Retainer (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector (1) - Install
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [10x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Screw (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Install and tighten [5x] - Fastener Specifications
- Front Bumper Fascia Center Air Deflector Retainer (3) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Lower the vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with torque-to-yield or single use fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield or single use fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield or single use fastener could cause damage to the vehicle or component.