Engine and Suspension Cradle

INSTALLATION






As necessary;
- Install the lower control arms. Front Lower Control Arm - Installation
- Install the front drive axle.
- Install the steering gear. Steering Gear - Installation
- Install the sway bar. Front Stabilizer Bar - Installation

NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.

1. Raise the engine cradle into position guiding the engine mount into the engine mount bracket.
2. Align the engine cradle to the marks made during removal and install the four engine cradle support bolts (3)
3. Tighten the four support bolts (3) to 175 Nm (129 ft. lbs.).
4. Tighten the six cradle stiffener bracket bolts (2) to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





5. Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture, and raise to position the upper ball joint (2) into the knuckle (3).
6. With the holding fixture holding the suspension at normal ride height, install the upper ball joint nut (4) and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).





7. Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture, and raise to normal ride height.
8. Tighten the shock clevis bracket to lower control arm nut/bolt (1) to 217 Nm (160 ft. lbs.).





9. Install the half shaft (2) hub nuts (1) and tighten to 310 Nm (229 ft. lbs.).





10. Install the propeller shaft (1) with reference marks (3) aligned.

NOTE: Clean propeller shaft bolts and apply Mopar Lock & Seal Adhesive or equivalent to the threads before installation.

11. Install the propeller shaft bolts and tighten to 32 Nm (24 ft. lbs.).





12. Connect the pressure line (1), and the return line (2) at the gear (3) and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).






CAUTION: The steering gear must be centered prior to installing the coupler to prevent clockspring damage.

13. Connect the steering shaft coupler (1) to the steering shaft (3), install a new coupler pinch bolt (2) and tighten to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).





14. Lower the engine fully onto the engine mounts.





15. Tighten the engine mount nuts (2) to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
16. Install the brake calipers. Disc Brake Caliper - Installation
17. Install the front skid plate. Skid Plate - Installation
18. Install the oil control solenoid, if equipped. Oil Intake Control Valve - Installation
19. Install the intake manifold. Intake Manifold - Installation
20. Perform wheel alignment, paying special attention to thrust angle. If engine cradle crossmember needs to be shifted to align thrust angle. Wheel Alignment Procedures