Chassi
Chassi
Chassi
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BUMPERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FRAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
BUMPERS
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INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse removal procedure.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse the removal procedure.
REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove trailer hitch, if equipped.
(2) Raise and support the rear of the vehicle.
(3) Support the bumper.
(4) Remove push-in retainers at each side rear
wheel well.
(5) Remove the bolts that attach the bumper sup-
port brackets to the rear rails (Fig. 4).
(6) Slide the bumper beam/fascia off of the
retainer pegs on the side of the lower quarter panel.
(7) Remove the beam/fascia from the vehicle.
(8) Remove the bumper support brackets from the
bumper (Fig. 5).
(9) Remove the upper scuff pad from the bumper
fascia by squeezing fasteners and pushing through
slots. Fig. 5 Bumper Removal
(10) Remove the lower retainers from the bumper (3) Install fascia onto bumper assembly.
fascia. (4) Check gaps and fit. Adjust as necessary.
(11) Remove the bumper fascia from the bumper. Tighten bolts to 56 N·m (41 ft-lbs).
(5) Install scuff pad.
INSTALLATION (6) If removed, install the trailer hitch.
(1) Install brackets onto bumper beam.
(2) Install beam/brackets onto vehicle rails finger-
tight.
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FRAME
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GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles do not have a con-
ventional frame. They are constructed as a unitized
body and frame. Jeep unibodies are constructed from
special high-strength steel and coated metals. This
process reduces weight and provides strength to
withstand the forces applied against structural mem-
bers. The structural members provide a unibody that
has great structural strength.
INSTALLATION
(1) Attach tow hook to bracket. Tighten nuts to 95
N·m (70 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position tow eye bracket at crossmember.
Insert bolts thru the bracket and into the reinforce-
Fig. 1 Front Tow Hook
ment.
(3) Position the tows hooks at the lower crossmem- FRONT SKID PLATE
ber.
(4) Install stud plate from top of crossember, thru REMOVAL
the crossmember and bracket. Tighten all nuts to 67 (1) Position a support under skid plate.
N·m (50 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install fascia and grille.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(2) Remove the bolts that attach skid plate to (3) Attach skid plate to frame sill and crossmem-
frame (Fig. 2). ber with the bolts. Tighten bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs)
(3) Lower the skid plate. torque.
REMOVAL
(1) If necessary, remove trailer tow wire harness SPECIFICATIONS
connector from hitch.
(2) Support hitch. VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
(3) Remove nuts that attach the towing tube to Frame dimensions are listed in metric scale. All
frame sills (Fig. 6). dimensions are from center to center of Principal
Locating Point (PLP), or from center to center of PLP
NOTE: Reinforcement brackets are retained on and fastener location (Fig. 7), (Fig. 8), (Fig. 9), (Fig.
frame sills with 4 studs. 10) and (Fig. 11)
DESCRIPTION TORQUE
Front Tow Hook Nut . . . . . . . . . .100 N·m (74 ft. lbs.)
Front Skid Plate Bolt . . . . . . . . . .54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)
Fuel Tank Skid Plate Nuts . . . . . .74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
Fuel Tank Skid Plate Mtg Studs.108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.)
Rear Bumper Bolt. . . . . . . . . . . . .56 N·m (41 ft. lbs.)
Rear Tow Hook Nut . . . . . . . . . .100 N·m (74 ft. lbs.)
Trailer Hitch Nuts/Bolts . . . . . . . .74 N·m (55 ft. lbs.)
Transfer Case Skid Plate Bolts . . .27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)