Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 849

STEERING GEAR FWD FRONT CROSSMEMBER SUSPENSION
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(12) Remove bolts holding rear of crossmember to
frame rail torque boxes.
(13) Lower front suspension crossmember away
from bottom of vehicle.
Fig. 2 Front Suspension Crossmember
INSTALLATION
(1) Raise front suspension crossmember into posi-
tion on vehicle.
(2) Loosely install bolts holding rear of crossmem-
ber to frame rail torque boxes.
(3) Lower crossmember and install bolts holding
steering gear to top of suspension crossmember.
(4) Raise crossmember into position.
(5) Tighten bolts holding rear of suspension cross-
member to frame rail torque boxes.
(6) Install bolts holding front of suspension cross-
member to frame rails under upper control arm.
(7) Engage lower ball joint to lower control arms.
Refer to Group 2, Suspension, for proper procedure.
(8) Install bolts holding suspension strut to lower
control arm. Refer to Group 2, Suspension, for proper
procedure.
(9) Install engine support module.
ISOLATOR CLAMP
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Rear Bumper Reinforcement
Attaching Nut . . . . . . . . . . . 271 N·m (200 ft. lbs.)
Front Suspension Crossmember
Attaching Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.)
Radiator Support Crossmember
Attaching Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . 115 N·m (85 ft. lbs.)
Headlamp Adapter Assembly
Attaching Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
Engine Support Module:
Bolts, Front–Module to Radiator Support
Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . 34 N·m (25 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, Rear–Module to Radiator Support
Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, Rear–Module to Front Suspension
Crossmember . . . . . . . . . . . 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
Bolts, Engine Isolator Through . 61 N·m (45 ft. lbs.)
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.
BUMPERS AND FRAME 13 - 5
TORQUE