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CROSSMEMBER-Engine Cradle: Installation

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NOTE: Although AWD and RWD upper control arms are similar in appearance, they are not interchangeable.
Fig 1: ENGINE CRADLE
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  1. Install control arms. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - INSTALLATION)
  2. To aid installation, raise engine cradle to marked location.
  3. Install four engine cradle bolts (4) and raise cradle. Tighten cradle bolts to 185 N.m (136 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install stabilizer with isolators and retainers onto cradle. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER BAR - INSTALLATION)
    Fig 2: Stabilizer Bar Bushing and Retainer
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  5. On each side of vehicle, install bolts (2) fastening stabilizer bar isolator retainer (3) in place. Tighten bolts to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Ball Joint & Axle Attachment At Knuckle
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  6. Tighten engine mount nuts to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
  7. Tighten left and right ball joint nut (4) to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.) attaching lower control arm ball joint stud to knuckle (3).
    Fig 4: Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
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  8. Install steering gear (1) and support from the exhaust system. (Refer to STEERING/GEAR - INSTALLATION)
  9. Install steering gear lower mounting bolts (2 and 3). Tighten to 142 N.m (105 ft. lbs.).
  10. Install steering gear upper mounting bolt (4) and nut.
    Fig 5: Rack Assembly And Inner Tie Rod Bellows Heat Shields
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  11. Install heat shield (3) and mounting screws above each inner tie rod bellow.
    Fig 6: Hose Mounting Bracket to Cradle
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  12. Install two pressure line retainer bolts (1) on cradle (2).
    Fig 7: Locating Front Belly Pan And Screws
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  13. Install front belly pan. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - INSTALLATION)
    Fig 8: Shock Attachment at Lower Control Arm
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  14. Install nut (3) and bolt (1) attaching shock clevis bracket (2) to lower control arm (7). Tighten to 174 N.m (128 ft. lbs.).
  15. On each side of vehicle, install nut (5) fastening stabilizer link (3) to stabilizer bar (4). Slide link ball joint stem on to bar. Tighten link nut to 81N.m (60 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 9: Tie Rod Attachment at Knuckle
    GC0013294Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Install outer tie rod (2) end nut (1) at each knuckle (3). Tighten end nut to 86 N.m (63 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 10: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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  17. Install tire and wheel assembly (1). (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) .
  18. Lower vehicle from hoist.
  19. Install power steering fluid into pump reservoir. (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/FLUID - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 11: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
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  20. Connect negative battery cable (2) to battery post. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
  21. Perform vehicle alignment. (Refer to SUSPENSION/WHEEL ALIGNMENT - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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