Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 1126

CROSSMEMBER-FRONT FORE/AFT

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle, (Refer to LUBRICA-

TION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).

2. Remove the four wheel well screws.

3. If equipped, remove the three front screws (4), the

three rear screws (2) and one push pin fastener
from the center of the belly pan.

4. Remove the crossmember bolts (1, 2 and 3).

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5. Remove the engine roll mount (3) through bolt (2)

and remove the fore/aft crossmember (4).

INSTALLATION

1. Install the fore/aft crossmember and install the

engine anti-roll mount (3) through bolt (2).

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2. Install the bolts (1, 2 and 3), and tighten using the

following sequence:

a. Tighten the bolt (1) to 78 N·m (58 ft. lbs.).

b. Tighten the bolt (2) to 78 N·m (58 ft. lbs.).

c. Tighten the bolt (3) to 129 N·m (95 ft. lbs.).

3. Tighten the bolt (2) to 65 N·m (48 ft. lbs.).

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4. If equipped, install the belly pan.

5. Install the three front screws (4), the three rear

screws (2) and on push pin fastener into the center
of the belly pan.

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