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
| DESCRIPTION | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | In. Lbs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cradle crossmember front mounting bolts | 122 | 90 | |
| Engine cradle crossmember rear mounting bolts | 115 | 85 | |
| Engine mount through bolts/nuts | 88 | 65 | |
| Front skid plate bolts | 61 | 45 | |
| Front tow hook nuts/bolt | 61 | 45 | |
| Rear crossmember bolts | 47 | 35 | |
| Rear tow hook bolts | 88 | 65 | |
| Trailer hitch bolts | 95 | 70 | |
| Trailer tow connector bolts | 4 | 35 | |
| Transfer case skid plate bolts | 34 | 25 | |
| Transmission mount through bolt/nut | 88 | 65 | |
| Transmission skid plate bolts | 27 | 20 |
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- Install engine support tool 8534 or equivalent.
- 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.
- Remove the lower control arms, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306138-S28964181732008120900000) . 1 - STABILIZER BAR 2 - STABILIZER BAR BUSHING/CLAMPS
- 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
- Remove the front axle, if equipped, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306145-S20123205192008120900000) .
- Remove the power steering rack, refer to «REMOVAL»(ref-306136-S28727181802008120900000) . 1 - ENGINE MOUNT 2 - THROUGH BOLT 3 - ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBER
- 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.
- Support the engine cradle with a suitable lifting device.
- Remove the engine cradle support bolts and remove the engine cradle.