2012 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

ISOLATOR, Body

REMOVAL

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Four door model shown in the illustration. Body isolators for two door models are similar.

  1. If removing the front isolators (2) remove the grille, (Refer to 23 - Body/Exterior/GRILLE - Removal) .

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  2. Loosen all body to frame mounting bolts (4) and nuts (3), (two door has 8 bolts and two nuts, four door has 10 bolts and two nuts).

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  3. Remove the mounting bolts (4) and isolator nuts (1) as necessary.

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  4. Using a floor jack and wooden block under the body sill, lift the body to gain access to the isolators and remove the isolators as necessary.

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:

Whenever a body isolator bolt requires servicing or tightening, it is necessary to remove the bolt and install new thread locker compound to the threads.



NOTE:

Four door model shown in the illustration. Body isolators for two door models are similar.

  1. Position the isolators (2) under the body as necessary.

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  2. Lower the cab onto the isolators and install the isolator nuts (1).

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  3. Tighten the isolator nuts to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).

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  4. Install the mounting bolts (4) and the isolator nuts (3) as necessary (two door has 8 bolts and two nuts, four door has 10 bolts and two nuts).

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  5. Tighten the mounting bolts (4) and nuts (3) to 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.).

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  6. If necessary, install the grille, (Refer to 23 - Body/Exterior/GRILLE - Installation) .

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