Installation

INSTALLATION
1. Install O2 sensor on to catalytic converter.





2. Install heat shield and fasteners (1) onto crossmember.





3. Install heat shield push pins (1).

4. Install bolts attaching steering gear to top of suspension crossmember.





5. Raise front suspension crossmember into position on vehicle.

6. Loosely install bolts (1) attaching rear of crossmember to frame rail torque boxes.





7. Install ball joint nut (1).





8. Install rear roll torque mount through bolt (1). Tighten to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs)





9. Install stabilizer link fastener (1) to strut.

10. Install lower control arms.





11. Tighten bolts holding suspension crossmember to frame rail torque boxes. Torque to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.)

12. Install cross member reinforcement bolts. Tighten to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.)





13. Install stay brackets. Tighten fasteners (2) to 55 Nm (41 ft. lbs.).

14. Install fore/aft crossmember.

15. Lower vehicle.

16. After assembly is complete, check front end alignment and adjust as necessary.