Installation Procedure
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- Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension frame if removed:
- Steering Gear Steering Gear Replacement
- Radiator Lower Bracket Radiator Lower Bracket Replacement
- Stabilizer Shaft Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
- Lower Control Arm Lower Control Arm Replacement [2x]
- NOTE:
Support the drivetrain and front suspension frame with a suitable hydraulic jack.
Install the front bumper lower impact bar brackets (2).
- Bolt(1) - Install and tighten 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
- Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Bracket Replacement - Install[2x]
Install both front compartment front panels (3).
- Bolt(2) - Install and tighten[4x] 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Bolt(1) - Install and tighten[2x] 160 N.m (118 lb ft)
Bolt(4) - Install and tighten[2x] 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten wiring harness retainer (1) to steering gear.
- Electrical Connector(3) - Connect[2x]
Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt(1) - Install and tighten 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Rear Transmission Mount Through Bolt(2) - Install and tighten 100 N.m (74 lb ft)
- Connect the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles.[2x] Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Install 2 upper stabilizer shaft link nut. Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- Install the lower ball joint in the steering knuckle. Lower Control Arm Replacement
Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (2) to the frame on both sides.
- Install the wiring harness retainers (3) to the frame and the lower control arm.
- Install the radiator wiring harness (1) to the frame.
- Install the wiring harness retainers (4) to the frame.
- Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Replacement - Install
- Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement - Install
- Underbody Brace Replacement - Middle X-Rod - Install
- Underbody Brace Replacement - Front - Install
- Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement - Install
- Install the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
- Steering Column Dash Inner Seal Replacement - Install
- Align the match marks and connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear pinion shaft. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- Remove the support of the radiator and condenser.
- Measure and adjust the wheel alignment. Wheel Alignment Measurement .
CAUTION: