Dodge Journey: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

The right and left support assemblies are slotted to allow for right/left drive train adjustment in relation to drive shaft assembly length.

Check and reposition right and left engine support assemblies as required. Adjust drive train position, if required, for the following conditions:

  • Drive shaft distress:
  • Any front end structural damage (after repair).
  • Support Assembly replacement.

ENGINE SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove the load on the engine motor mounts by carefully supporting the engine and transmission assembly with a floor jack.

2. Loosen the right engine support assembly vertical fasteners.

3. Loosen the left engine support assembly vertical bolts.

4. Pry the engine right or left as required to achieve the proper drive shaft assembly length.

5. Tighten right engine support assembly vertical bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.). and tighten left engine support assembly bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft. lbs.).

6. Recheck drive shaft length.

    Insulator, engine mount, front
    Removal 1. Raise vehicle. Fig. 222: Belly Pan - belly pan fasteners - belly pan 2. Remove the belly pan (2). Fig. 223: Front Engine Mount Through Bolt 3. Remove front mount to bracket ...

    See also:

    Diagnosis and testing
    COMMON PROBLEM CAUSES The majority of transaxle malfunctions are a result of: Insufficient lubrication Incorrect lubricant Misassembled or damaged internal components Improper operation ...

    Disassembly
    NOTE: The rear heater-A/C housing must be removed from the vehicle for service of the mode door actuator and blend door actuator and it must be disassembled for service of the A/C evaporator ...

    Housing, coolant outlet
    Removal Fig. 78: COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR - 2.7L - BOLT (2) - BOLT (2) - COOLANT OUTLET CONNECTOR WARNING: Do not remove pressure cap with the system hot and under pressure ...


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