- With the aid of an assistant, install the frame to the support fixture.
- Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
- Install the lower control arms. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Ensure when lowering the body the following items are clear from the frame:
• | The steering knuckle assembly |
• | The wheel speed sensor electrical harness |
- With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the frame mounting bolts (1-2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).
- Install the frame mounting bolts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 250 N·m (185 lb ft).
- Raise the vehicle from the support table.
- Install the engine mount lower retaining nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).
- Install the washer bottle to knuckle retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb ft).
- Install the yoke to shock retaining bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).
- Install the yoke to shock retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).
- Install the upper ball joint retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 20 N·m (15 lb ft plus 210 degrees).
- Tighten the ABS module retaining nuts (2, 3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
- Connect the ABS module harness connector.
- Connect the brake lines (1) to the brake hoses (3).
Tighten
Tighten the fittings to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).
- Connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear.
- Install the intermediate shaft to power steering gear retaining bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Connect the variable effort steering harness connector to the power steering gear.
- Install the power steering pipes to the power steering gear.
- Install the power steering pipes to steering gear retaining bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
- Install a new tie strap to the power steering pressure hose and the electrical harness.
- Install the power steering cooler to the air conditioning condenser.
- Install the power steering cooler bracket to air conditioning condenser retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the ECM bracket.
- Install the ECM bracket retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the ECM. Refer to
Engine Control Module Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or
Engine Control Module Replacement for the 4.6L (LH2) engine.
- Install the power steering pressure hose to frame retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Install the power steering return hose to frame retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).
- Install the outer tie rod to steering knuckle.
- Install the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Connect the wheel speed sensor harness to the lower control arm.
- Connect the wheel speed sensor harness connector.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to
Front Air Deflector Replacement.
- Install the front wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to
Engine Support Fixture for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or
Engine Support Fixture for the 4.6L (LH2) engine.