Intrepid V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
CAUTION: The bolts attaching the forward lateral links to the crossmember must be installed with the bolts pointing rearward to prevent damage
to the fuel tank and or fuel tubes. Also, the left rear lateral arm attaching bolt to the crossmember is to be installed pointing forward to prevent
possible damage to the fuel filler tube.
5. Remove the lateral link from the crossmember.
INSTALLATION - LATERAL LINKS
The left forward lateral link requires a more involved removal and installation procedure in order to remove the attaching bolt at the crossmember. See
separate procedures below for the proper lateral link service procedure.
LEFT FORWARD LATERAL LINK
CAUTION: The bolts attaching the forward lateral links to the crossmember must be installed with the bolts pointing rearwardto prevent damage to
the fuel tank and or fuel tubes. Also, the left rear lateral arm attaching bolt to the crossmember is to be installed pointing forward to prevent possible
damage to the fuel filler tube.
1. Attach the left forward lateral link to crossmember. Install mounting bolt through the front of the crossmember mount towards the rear. Install the
lateral link attaching nut, but DO NOT fully tighten at this time.
CAUTION: Tightening the lateral link attaching bolt at this point will cause the bushing to contort when the vehicle is at curb riding height, thus
contributing to premature failure of the lateral link bushings.
2. Raise the fuel tank up into mounting position.
3. Reattach the fuel tank straps, securing the fuel tank in place.
4. Remove transmission jack supporting the fuel tank.
5. Reinstall the fuel filler neck attaching screw and secure the fuel filler neck to the left frame rail.
6. Install the 4 bolts attaching both stabilizer bar isolator bushing retainers to the frame rails (the 2 rearward attaching bolts attach the front corners of
the rear suspension crossmember in place). Tighten the forward stabilizer bar isolator bushing retainer attaching bolts to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
Tighten the 2 rearward stabilizer bar isolator bushing retainer attaching bolts (which also serve as the front crossmember attaching bolts) to 100
Nm (75 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the screw securing the brake tubes to the left stabilizer bar isolator bushing retainer.
