Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement - Front

Steering Gear Crossmember Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the engine shield mounting bolts.
3. Remove the engine shield.




4. Remove the lower control arm to frame mounting bolts.




5. Remove the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
6. Remove the steering gear crossmember.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering gear crossmember.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.

Tighten the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Install the lower control arm to frame mounting bolts.

Tighten the lower control arm to frame mounting bolts to 265 N.m (196 lb ft).




4. Install the engine shield.
5. Install the engine shield mounting bolts.

Tighten the engine shield mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.