Synergy 5716-01 User Manual

SYNERGY MFG. 870 INDUSTRIAL WAY, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA [phone]

PPM-5715-01 (GAS)
PPM-5716-01 (DIESEL)
Jeep JK Heavy Duty Replacement Cross Member

Version 1.1

GENERAL NOTES:

 These instructions are also available on our website; www.synergymfg.com.

Check the website before you begin for any updated instructions and additional
photos for your reference.

 The 5715-01 cross member is designed to be compatible with stock skid plates as

well as many aftermarket skids which were designed to fit the factory cross
member on 2007-2013 Jeep JK vehicles with gas drive trains (3.8L or 3.6L
Pentastar).

 The 5716-01 cross member is designed to be compatible with stock skid plates as

well as many aftermarket skids which were designed to fit the factory cross
member on 2007-2013 Jeep JK vehicles with diesel drive trains.

 This installation will cover the installation on a Jeep equipped with a gas powered

engine, using factory skidplates. Installation will be similar if aftermarket skid
plates are used or if installing on a diesel model jeep.

PARTS LIST:

 (1) 5715-01 (GAS) or 5716-01 (DIESEL) JK HD Replacement Cross Member
 (5) ½-13 UNC x 1.0” long Gr8 hex head bolt
 (5) ½” Flat Washer Gr8

INSTALLATION

1. Begin by removing the transfer case and transmission skidplate if equipped.
 All factory skidplates use the same hardware which can be

removed with an 18mm socket or wrench.

 Remove bolts labeled 2, 3, 5 and 6 in Image 1.1 below to remove

the factory skidplates.

IMG. 1.1

2. After removing the skidplates, remove the 3 nuts securing the transmission mount to

the transmission cross member. Use a 16mm socket for removal.

3. Next, using a floor jack/tranny jack or other lifting device, lift the weight of the

transmission off the factory cross member. It is usually easiest to lift from under the
t-case.

4. With the weight of the drive train off of the factory cross member, remove the left

side (drivers side) bolts which secure the cross member to the frame. Use an 18mm
wrench / socket for removal. Bolts 1 & 2 in Image 4.1 below.

IMG 4.1

5. Next, remove the 2 bolts attaching the factory gas tank skid to the factory cross

member. Bolts labeled #2 in Img 5.1 below. After removing the gas tank skid
hardware, loosen the 2 bolts on the passenger side which attach the transmission cross