CROSSMEMBER-Engine Cradle: Installation: Notes

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Fig 1: Cradle Bolts

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Install the sway bar onto the engine cradle as necessary. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER BAR - INSTALLATION)
Install the lower control arms as necessary. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - INSTALLATION)
Raise the engine cradle into position guiding the engine mount bolts into the engine cradle slots.
Install the four engine cradle bolts (1 & 2).
Align the engine cradle to the marks made during removal and tighten the front bolts (1) to 203 N.m (150 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the rear bolts (2) to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.).

Fig 2: Engine Support Tool
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Install the steering gear as necessary. (Refer to STEERING/GEAR - INSTALLATION)
Lower the engine fully onto the engine mounts.

Fig 3: Engine Mount Bolt
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Tighten the engine mount bolts to 111 N.m (82 ft. lbs.).