Engine Cradle CROSSMEMBER: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Using a suitable lifting device raise the engine cradle into the vehicle while lining up the engine mount through bolts.
- Align the engine cradle to the marks made during removal and install the mounting and inner rail bolts.
- Tighten the mounting front bolts to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.) and tighten the rear bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft. lbs.).
- Tighten the engine mount through bolts to 88 N.m (65 ft. lbs.).
- Install the power steering rack. (Refer to STEERING/GEAR - INSTALLATION)
- Install the front axle, if equipped. Refer to INSTALLATION
- Install the stabilizer bar. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER BAR - INSTALLATION)
- Install the lower control arms. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - INSTALLATION)
- Lower the vehicle and remove the engine support tool.