Structural Collar: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Chrysler Sebring. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The collar must be tightened using this service procedure, as damage to transaxle case and/or oil pan may occur.
- Position structural collar on oil pan and transaxle. See Figure.
- Loosely install all bolts.
- Tighten the collar to oil pan bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten collar to transaxle bolts to 55 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
- Lower vehicle.