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Installation







1. Install front frame body insulator to the front of RH and LH front sub-frame. Install four nuts to each front frame body insulator and tighten to 8-11 N.m (71-97 lb-in).

2. CAUTION: Do not tighten front sub-frame to body bolts at this time as the front sub-frame MUST be aligned to body prior to tightening retainers.

With an assistant, align front sub-frame to body. Install two rear front frame body insulators. Install four front sub-frame-to-body bolts loosely.

3. Install a 19 mm (3/4 inch) outside diameter pipe or similar tool into front LH front sub-frame and body alignment holes. After aligning the holes, slightly tighten the LH front sub-frame to body bolt.

4. Repeat Step 2 on front RH alignment holes.

5. Check front RH alignment holes with tool.

6. After front subframe alignment is complete, tighten four front sub-frame-to-body bolts to 77-103 N.m (57-75 lb-ft).

7. Install engine and transmission support insulator to front sub-frame. Tighten through bolts to 88-118 N.m (65-87 lb-ft).

8. Install stabilizer bar link to front stabilizer bar. Tighten retaining nut to 47-63 N.m (35-46 lb-ft).

9. Install two retaining nuts that secure the steering gear to the front sub-frame. Tighten to 113-133 N.m (84-98 lb-ft).

10. Remove wire supporting steering gear from tie rod end to steering gear.

11. Install retaining nuts that secure the front engine support insulators to the front subframe. Tighten to 77-103 N.m (57-75 lb-ft).

12. Connect front suspension lower arms with retaining nuts to ball joints. Tighten retaining nuts to 68-92 N.m (51-67 lb-ft).

13. Install dual converter V pipe.

14. Install tires and wheels.

15. Lower hoist.

16. Remove Three Bar Engine Support D88L-6000-A or equivalent and engine lifting eyes.

17. Connect battery ground cable.

18. Check front end alignment. Adjust if necessary.