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CROSSMEMBER, Transmission: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Crossmember Left Side Bolts
GC0131113Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Install the crossmember (2) and install the bolts (1).
    Fig 2: Crossmember Right Side Bolts
    GC0131114Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Install the right side bolts (1) and tighten all four crossmember bolts to 122 N.m (90 ft. lbs.).
  3. Install the fuel tank skid plate bolts (2) and tighten to 99 N.m (73 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Crossmember, Skid Plates & Fasteners
    GC0131112Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    1 - TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE
    2 - TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE CROSSMEMBER BOLTS 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.)
    3 - TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE SUPPORT BRACE BOLTS 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.)
    4 - TRANSFER CASE SKID PLATE
    5 - TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE CROSSMEMBER BOLT 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.)
    6 - TRANSMISSION SKID PLATE CROSSMEMBER 65 N.m (48 ft. lbs.)
    7 - CROSSMEMBER
  4. Install the transmission skid plate (1). Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION .
  5. Install the transfer case skid plate (4). Refer to PLATE, SKID, TRANSFER CASE, INSTALLATION .