Dodge Journey: Frame
SPECIFICATIONS
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.
VEHICLE PREPARATION
Position the vehicle on a level work surface. Using screw or bottle jacks, adjust the vehicle PLP heights to the specified dimension above a level work surface. Vertical dimensions can be taken from the work surface to the locations indicated were applicable.
VEHICLE PREPARATION INDEX
Fig. 27: Frame Dimensions - Side View
Fig. 28: Frame Dimensions - Bottom View
FASTENER TORQUE
Reinforcement, bumper, rear
REMOVAL
Fig. 25: Rear Bumper Reinforcement
1. Remove rear fascia. See Removal .
2. Support bumper reinforcement (1) on a suitable lifting device.
3. Mark position of bolts (2) on frame rail ...
Crossmember, front fore and aft
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. If equipped, remove the engine belly pan.
Fig. 29: Removing/Installing Fore/Aft Crossmember
3. Remove the front engine mount thru-bolt (2).
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Description, Diagnosis and Testing
DESCRIPTION
This vehicle is equipped with either an equal length halfshaft system,
consisting of short halfshafts on both sides
with an intermediate drive shaft on the right side, or an unequal le ...
Insulator, engine mount, rear
Removal
Fig. 234: Belly Pan
1. Remove throttle body air inlet hose and air cleaner housing assembly.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Remove the belly pan (2).
Fig. 235: Identifying Rear Mount B ...
Communication
DESCRIPTION
The primary on-board communication network between microprocessor-based
electronic control modules in
this vehicle is the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus system. A data bus
ne ...
