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Frames & Bumpers: Specifications Dodge Caliber I

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 7 illustrations ~135 words

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.
Front bumper reinforcement nuts2317
Rear bumper reinforcement nuts2317

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - BUMPERS

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: REMOVAL

Scheme 2

Scheme 2

Scheme 3

Scheme 3

Scheme 4

Scheme 4
  1. Remove fascia. See «REMOVAL»(ref-284873-S16756039362008051600000) .
  2. Disconnect wire connector (2) and remove horn (3). Refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-284905-S34879487052008051600000) .
  3. Remove wire harness push pin fastener (1).
  4. Remove wire harness (1) from bottom of bumper reinforcement.
  5. Remove 8 fasteners (2) from bumper reinforcement (1).

FASTENER TORQUE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Ball joint stud pinch bolt8260
Brake Flex Hose Trailing Link Mounting Nut1511
Brake flex hose trailing link mounting screw2317
Control arm bushing bolts12391
Cradle bolts front, rear, inboard and outboard11081
Crossmember Mounting Bolts150111
Crossmember rear roll mount through bolt6548
Engine Anti Roll Bolt6548
Front control arm bushing bolts12392
Front Fore/aft inboard and outboard crossmember bolts7858
Front Fore/aft rearward crossmember bolt12995
Hub nut244180
Lower control arm front pivot bolts163120
Lower control arm rear isolator bushings250180
Lower Control Arm Trailing Link Bolt Nut9570
Lower link bolts at cradle9070
Lower strut bolts9973
Power steering line brackets870
Rear Fore/aft cross member bolts12995
Rear roll mount rearward crossmember bolts153112
Stabilizer bar bushing bolts6145
Stabilizer bar cushion retainer2820
Stabilizer bar link nuts5843
Steering gear mounting bolts7052
Toe link cam bolts3526
Trailing link bushing bolts11081
Upper Control Arm Trailing Link Bolt Nut9570
Upper link bolts at cradle9070

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - FRAME

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: REMOVAL

Scheme 6

Scheme 6

Scheme 7

Scheme 7
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to «STANDARD PROCEDURE»(ref-284865-S38818398862008051600000) .
  2. Remove the four wheel well screws.
  3. If equipped, remove the three front screws (4), the three rear screws (2) and one push pin fastener from the center of the belly pan.
  4. Remove the crossmember bolts (1, 2 and 3).
  5. Remove the engine roll mount (3) through bolt (2) and remove the fore/aft crossmember (4).