Dodge Journey: 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).
Fig. 30: Fore-Aft Crossmember Forward Mounting Bolts
4. Remove the fore-aft crossmember forward mounting bolts at the radiator support.
5. Remove the fore-aft crossmember rearward mounting bolts at the crossmember.
6. Remove the fore-aft crossmember.
7. Remove the front engine mount mounting bolts (2) and damper (1). Remove the mount (3) from the crossmember.
INSTALLATION
Fig. 31: Fore-Aft Crossmember Forward Mounting Bolts
1. Install the front engine mount (3) on the crossmember. Install the mounting bolts (2) and damper (1).
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 ft. lbs.).
2. Position the fore-aft crossmember in the engine compartment and install the mounting bolts. Tighten the forward mounting bolts at the radiator support to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.). Tighten the rearward mounting bolts at the suspension crossmember to 55 N.m (41 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 32: Removing/Installing Fore/Aft Crossmember
3. Install the front engine mount thru-bolt (4). Tighten the bolt to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
4. If equipped, install the engine belly pan.
5. Lower the vehicle.
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 fasten ...
Crossmember, front suspension
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 33: Tire And Wheel Mounting
2. On each side of the vehicle, remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the
front tire and wheel assembly
(1).
Fi ...
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Spring(s), valve
Description
The valve springs are made from high strength, chrome-silicon steel. The
springs are common for intake and
exhaust applications. The valve spring seat is integral with the valve stem
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Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
The generator is belt-driven by the engine. It is serviced only as a complete
assembly. If the generator fails for
any reason, the entire assembly must be replaced. The generator produ ...
Wheel alignment
PRE-WHEEL ALIGNMENT INSPECTION
Before any attempt is made to change or correct the wheel alignment, the
following inspection and necessary
corrections must be made to the vehicle to ensure proper ...