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Frames & Bumpers: Specifications Dodge Nitro I

Frames, Subframes & Crossmembers 6 illustrations ~225 words

SPECIFICATION - FRAME DIMENSIONS

Frame dimensions are listed in metric scale. All dimensions are from center to center of Principal Locating Point (PLP), or from center to center of PLP and fastener location.

SPECIFICATION - TORQUE

DESCRIPTIONN.mFt. Lbs.In. Lbs.
Engine cradle crossmember front mounting bolts12290
Engine cradle crossmember rear mounting bolts11585
Engine mount through bolts/nuts8865
Front skid plate bolts6145
Front tow hook nuts/bolt6145
Rear crossmember bolts4735
Rear tow hook bolts8865
Trailer hitch bolts9570
Trailer tow connector bolts435
Transfer case skid plate bolts3425
Transmission mount through bolt/nut8865
Transmission skid plate bolts2720

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Scheme 1: CROSSMEMBER - FRONT SUSPENSION

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Scheme 6
  1. Install engine support tool 8534 or equivalent.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. NOTE: Use a grease marker to mark the lower control arm cam bolts with reference points to ease with the wheel alignment.
  3. Remove the lower control arms, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306138-S28964181732008120900000) . 1 - STABILIZER BAR 2 - STABILIZER BAR BUSHING/CLAMPS
  4. Remove the stabilizer bar, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306138-S00037571702008120900000) . 1 - RACK & PINION 2 - HIGH PRESSURE HOSE 3 - POWER STEERING PUMP 4 - HIGH PRESSURE HOSE BRACKET 5 - RACK & PINION MOUNTING BOLTS
  5. Remove the front axle, if equipped, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306145-S20123205192008120900000) .
  6. Remove the power steering rack, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306136-S28727181802008120900000) . 1 - ENGINE MOUNT 2 - THROUGH BOLT 3 - ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBER
  7. Loosen the engine mount through bolts. 2 - ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBER 3 - ENGINE CRADLE SUPPORT BOLTS (4) NOTE: Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the engine support cradle.
  8. Support the engine cradle with a suitable lifting device.
  9. Remove the engine cradle support bolts and remove the engine cradle.