All Wheel Drive
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- If necessary, install the bushings. Refer to ISOLATOR, REAR CROSSMEMBER, FRAME, INSTALLATION .
- If necessary, install the spring links. Refer to LINK, SPRING, INSTALLATION .
- If necessary, install the rear driveline module. Refer to INSTALLATION .
- Install the rear crossmember (2) to the body and install the mounting bolts (1, 3) and tighten to 150 N.m (111 ft. lbs.).
- Install the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, REAR SUSPENSION, INSTALLATION
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- Connect the wire harness (1) to the crossmember.
- Connect the vent tube (1) to the crossmember.
- Install the ride height sensor (1), if equipped.
- Install the knuckles as necessary. Refer to KNUCKLE, REAR, INSTALLATION .
- Install the exhaust to the vehicle. Refer to MUFFLER, EXHAUST, INSTALLATION .
- Lower the vehicle and tighten the following fasteners with the vehicle at normal ride height:
- Lower transversal link to rear crossmember: 90 N.m (66 ft. lbs.) Plus 45°.
- Upper transversal link to rear crossmember: 90 N.m (66 ft. lbs.) Plus 45°.
- Upper transversal link to lower control arm: 80 N.m (59 ft. lbs.) Plus 45°.
- Perform a wheel alignment.
Refer to WHEEL ALIGNMENT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Then tighten the lower transversal link to lower control arm bolt to 130 N.m (96 ft. lbs.).