Frame and Bumpers: Specifications — Dodge Caliber I facelift (2009-2013)

Frame and Bumpers: Specifications Dodge Caliber I facelift

SPECIFICATIONS

DESCRIPTION	N.m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.
Front bumper reinforcement nuts	23	17
Rear bumper reinforcement nuts	23	17

Scheme 1: REMOVAL

Remove splash shield. Refer to «SHIELD, SPLASH, FRONT WHEEL HOUSE, REMOVAL»(ref-484043-S13627512972012070400000) .
Remove left and right side fastener (1) located in the wheel well.
Remove three fasteners (2) located at the bottom of fascia.
Remove middle fasteners (8) located on the top of the fascia.
If equipped, disconnect fog lamps (1).
Remove two fasteners located at the top of fascia (7).
Carefully, remove fascia from vehicle.

DESCRIPTION	N.m	Ft. Lbs.	In. Lbs.
Ball joint stud pinch bolt	82	60
Brake Flex Hose Trailing Link Mounting Nut	15	11
Brake flex hose trailing link mounting screw	23	17
Cradle bolts front, rear, inboard and outboard	110	81
Crossmember Mounting Bolts	150	111
Crossmember rear roll mount through bolt	65	48
Engine Anti Roll Bolt	65	48
Front Fore/aft inboard and outboard crossmember bolts	78	58
Front Fore/aft rearward crossmember bolt	129	95
Hub nut	244	180
Lower control arm front pivot bolts (Built before 8/1/08)	135	100
Lower control arm front pivot bolts (Built after 8/1/08)	160	118
Lower control arm rear isolator bushings	183	135
Lower Control Arm Trailing Link Bolt Nut	95	70
Lower link bolts at cradle	90	70
Lower strut bolts	99	73
Power steering line brackets	8		70
Rear Fore/aft cross member bolts	129	95
Rear roll mount rearward crossmember bolts	153	112
Stabilizer bar bushing bolts	61	45
Stabilizer bar cushion retainer	28	20
Stabilizer bar link nuts	58	43
Steering gear mounting bolts	70	52
Toe link cam bolts	35	26
Trailing link bushing bolts	110	81
Upper Control Arm Trailing Link Bolt Nut	95	70
Upper link bolts at cradle	90	70