CROSSMEMBER Assembly: Installation
- Install the crossmember assembly.
- Install the rear crossmember-to-body bolts. See Figure . Tighten the rear crossmember-to-body bolts to 196 N.m (145 Ft. Lbs.).
- Install the front crossmember-to-body bolts. Tighten the front crossmember-to-body bolts to 130 N.m (96 Ft. Lbs.).
- Install the bolts and nuts on the steering gear mounting brackets.
- Install the return line bolt into the clip on the crossmember.
- Install the crossmember link-to-transaxle bracket nut. Tighten the crossmember link-to-transaxle bracket nut to 169 N.m (125 Ft. Lbs.).
- Connect the stabilizer link to the strut assembly. See STABILIZER LINK .
- Connect the ball joint to the knuckle assembly. See KNUCKLE ASSEMBLY .
- Connect the tie rod from the knuckle assembly.
- Install the exhaust pipe into the vehicle.
- Install the wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.