CROSSMEMBER, Cradle, Engine And Suspension: Installation

As necessary;

• Install the lower control arms. Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, INSTALLATION .
• Install the front drive axle. Refer to INSTALLATION .
• Install the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, INSTALLATION .
• Install the sway bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, INSTALLATION .

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1. Raise the engine cradle (1) into position guiding the engine mounts into the engine mount brackets.
2. Align the engine cradle to the marks made during removal.
3. Install the engine cradle stiffener brackets (2) and install the four engine cradle support bolts (3).
4. Tighten the four engine cradle support bolts (3) to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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5. Install and tighten the six engine cradle stiffener bracket bolts (1) to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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6. Connect the steering gear wire harness connector (1).

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7. Connect the steering gear wire harness connectors (1).

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8. Install the driveshaft (1) with reference marks (3) aligned.
   NOTE:

   Clean the driveshaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock and Seal Adhesive or equivalent, to the threads before installation.

9. Install the front driveshaft bolts and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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10. Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture, and raise to normal ride height.
11. Tighten the NEW  front shock clevis bracket to lower control arm nut/bolt (1) to the proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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12. Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture and raise to position the upper ball joint (2) into the knuckle (3).
13. With the holding fixture holding the suspension at normal ride height, install the NEW  upper ball joint nut (4) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to FRONT, TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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    CAUTION:

    The steering gear must be centered prior to installing the coupler to prevent clockspring damage.

    NOTE:

    For further information,

    Refer to CLOCKSPRING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

14. Connect the steering shaft coupler (2) to the steering shaft, install a NEW  coupler pinch bolt (1) and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .

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15. Lower the engine fully onto the engine mounts.
16. Remove the engine support tool (1).

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17. Tighten the engine mount nuts (2) to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (3.6L) , TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (5.7L) , TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (6.2L) or TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (6.4L) .
18. Install the brake calipers. Refer to CALIPER, DISC BRAKE, INSTALLATION .
19. Install the front wheel speed sensors. Refer to SENSOR, WHEEL SPEED, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
20. Install the transmission skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION  .
21. Install the front skid plate. Refer to PLATE, SKID, FRONT, INSTALLATION  .
22. If removed, install the throttle body. Refer to THROTTLE BODY, INSTALLATION (3.6L) , THROTTLE BODY, INSTALLATION (5.7L) , THROTTLE BODY, INSTALLATION (6.2L) or THROTTLE BODY, INSTALLATION (6.4L) .
23. Perform wheel alignment, paying special attention to thrust angle. If engine cradle crossmember needs to be shifted to align thrust angle, Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT .