Front Suspension CROSSMEMBER: 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.
- Raise front suspension crossmember into position on vehicle.
- Loosely install bolts attaching rear of crossmember to frame rail torque boxes.
- Lower crossmember and install bolts attaching steering gear to top of suspension crossmember.
- Raise crossmember into position.
- Tighten bolts holding rear of suspension crossmember to frame rail torque boxes.
- Install bolts attaching front of suspension crossmember to frame rails under upper control arm.
- Engage lower ball joint to lower control arms. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - INSTALLATION) .
- Install 3 bolts attaching rear engine mount to crossmember. See Figure. If equipped, make sure manual transmission bracket is positioned in place before installing bolts. See Figure . Tighten bolts to 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install bolts attaching suspension strut to lower control arm. Refer to SHOCK ASSEMBLY .
- Lower vehicle.
- After assembly is complete, check front end alignment and adjust as necessary.