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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See also:
Without intermediate shaft
NOTE: Never grasp the halfshaft assembly by the inner or outer boots
doing so may
damage to the boot.
NOTE: The inner tripod joints are designed with a retention feature that
prevents t ...
Diagnosis and testing
BATTERY
The battery must be completely charged and the terminals should be properly
cleaned and inspected before
diagnostic procedures are performed. See Cleaning for the proper battery
cleaning ...
Disassembly, Assembly
Disassembly
NOTE: Before disassembling the brake caliper, remove it from the
vehicle.
NOTE: Before disassembling the brake caliper, clean and inspect it.
WARNING: Under no condition sh ...
