Dodge Intrepid - Rear Tow Eye Removal; Installation

CAUTION: Tightening the lateral link attaching bolts
at this time will cause the bushings contort at curb
riding height, leading to premature failure of the
bushings. Tighten bolts only when vehicle is at
curb riding height.
(19) Install wheel and tire assemblies on vehicle.
(20) Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in
proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half
specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to
the full specified torque of 129 N·m (95 ft. lbs.).
(21) Lower vehicle to the ground.
(22) Install the 3 fuel filler neck attaching screws.
Reinstall the fuel filler cap.
(23) Tighten all 4 lateral arm to crossmember
attaching bolt and nut assemblies to 95 N·m (70 ft.
lbs.).
(24) Check and reset rear wheel TOE to specifica-
tions if required.
REAR TOW EYE
REMOVAL
(1) Hoist and support vehicle. Refer to Lubrication
and Maintenance, for proper lifting procedure.
(2) Remove bolts holding rear tow eye bracket to
rear frame rail (Fig. 25).
(3) Remove rear tow eye bracket from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position rear tow eye bracket on vehicle.
(2) Install bolts to hold rear tow eye bracket to
rear frame rail. Torque bolts to 48 N·m.
(3) Lower vehicle.
Fig. 25 REAR TOW EYE ASSEMBLY
1 - REAR TOW EYE BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS
2 - REAR TOW EYE BRACKET
LH FRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 15
REAR CROSSMEMBER (Continued)