FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Installation

Installation All Vehicles





1. Install the stabilizer bar (two bolts each side).





2. Install the special tool.
1. Install the special tools in the subframe alignment holes.
2. Install the locking pins.
3. Tighten the sleeves.





3. Using the special tools, align the subframe.





4. NOTE: Install the blue colored bolts to the front.

Install the subframe retaining bolts.





5. Remove the special tools.
1. Loosen the alignment pin sleeves.
2. Disengage the locking pins.
3. Remove the alignment pins from the subframe aligning holes.





6. Install the stabilizer bar connecting links.





7. Using the special tool, align the power train.
1. Install the alignment tool.
2. Install the center bolt.

Vehicles with 2.5L engine





8. Install the rear support insulator mounting bracket.





9. Install the rear support insulator.

Vehicles with 2.0L engine





10. Install the rear support insulator.





11. Install the rear support insulator center bolt.

All Vehicles
12. Install the three way catalytic converter.





13. Remove the special tool.
1. Remove the center bolt.
2. Remove the alignment tool.





14. Install the front support insulator.





15. Attach the heated oxygen sensor electrical wiring to the subframe.





16. Attach the air conditioning condenser (if equipped).





17. Install the bumper support brackets.





18. Attach the radiator support brackets.

Vehicles with 2.5L engine





19. Install the splash shields.

Vehicles with 2.0L engine





20. Install the splash shield.

All Vehicles





21. Install the radiator splash shield.





22. Install the front wheels.
23. Lower the vehicle.





24. Remove the radiator supports on both sides.





25. Install the floor seal.





26. WARNING: Install a new clamp bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

Install the steering column shaft to the flexible coupling.
27. Connect the battery ground cable.