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).
Fig ...
See also:
TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, driving,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates.
These effect ...
Removal
BATTERY HARNESS
WARNING: To protect the hands from battery acid, a suitable pair
of heavy duty
rubber gloves should be worn when removing or servicing a battery.
Safety glasses als ...
Installation
Fig. 101: Check For Stretched Bolts
- STRETCHED BOLT
- THREADS ARE NOT STRAIGHT ON LINE
- THREADS ARE STRAIGHT ON LINE
- UNSTRETCHED BOLT
NOTE: The cylinder head bolts (4) are tighte ...
