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Arm, Upper Control: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Upper Control Arm Mounting
GC0117744Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Position the upper control arm (5) to the vehicle.
    NOTE:

    It is necessary to pull the bottom of the shock assembly outward just enough to install the upper control arm flag bolts (1) without completely removing the shock assembly.

    NOTE:

    Tighten the upper control arm to body bolts in the following sequence: Left side, front then rear. Right side, rear then front.

  2. Install the nuts and flag bolts (1) securing the upper control arm (5) to the body and tighten to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Identifying Upper Ball Joint AT Knuckle
    GC0117739Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the upper ball joint (2) into the knuckle (3).
  4. Install the upper ball joint retaining nut (4) and tighten to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Tie Rod End Nut & Stabilizer Bar Link Bolts
    GC0145669Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. If equipped with a height sensor, connect the height sensor to the upper control arm.
  6. Install the speed sensor wiring retaining clip to the knuckle.
  7. Install the speed sensor, and install the speed sensor bolt (2) and tighten to 10.7 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
  8. Install the clevis to lower control arm bolt/nut (6) and tighten to 235 N.m (173 ft. lbs.).
  9. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to WHEELS, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  10. Remove the supports and lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Harness Routing Clip & Upper Shock Mounting Nuts
    GC0145679Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Tighten the three upper shock mounting nuts (1) to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
  12. If equipped, attach the wiring harness routing clip (2) to the shock mounting stud.
    Fig 5: Two Nuts, Air Inlet Duct & Dash Panel
    GC0145675Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  13. For the right side only, position the HVAC air inlet duct (1) to the engine compartment side of the dash panel (3). Install the two nuts (2) that secure the HVAC air inlet duct (1) to the dash panel (3) and tighten to 4.5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
    Fig 6: Steering Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolt & Coupler
    GC0145678Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. For the left side only, connect the steering intermediate shaft coupler (3), install the pinch bolt (1) and tighten to 45 N.m (33 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Housing Cover, Pushpin, Weatherstrip & Air Intake Clamp
    GC0145677Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    3.6L shown in illustration, others similar.

  15. For left side only, install the air cleaner housing as follows:
    1. Press the air cleaner housing onto the body grommets and install the pushpin (2).
    2. Route and connect the weather-strip (3) to the housing inlet.
    3. Connect the PCV air return hose and the power steering hose routing clip (not shown) to the air cleaner body.
    4. Connect the fresh air intake hose to the housing cover (1) and tighten the clamp (4).
    5. Install the air cleaner.
  16. Install the cowl extension silencer. Refer to SILENCER, COWL EXTENSION, INSTALLATION .
  17. Install the cowl panel cover. Refer to COVER, COWL PANEL, INSTALLATION .
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