Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Install the engine support fixture.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
4. Remove the splash shields.
5. Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) sensor from the wheel speed sensor and frame.
6. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles.
7. Remove the brake modulator assembly from the support bracket.
8. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
9. Remove the bolt from the steering gear to intermediate shaft and disconnect the shaft.
10. Remove the power steering lines from the steering gear.
11. Remove the front transmission mount bracket bolts.
12. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket bolts.





13. Remove the brake lines from the retainers on the crossmember (2).
14. Lower the vehicle until the suspension crossmember (2) rests on the jack stands.
15. Remove the front suspension crossmember support bolts (3).
16. Remove the rear suspension crossmember support bolts (4).
17. Remove the suspension crossmember to body bolts (1).
18. Raise the vehicle off of the suspension crossmember (2).
19. Remove the following components if replacing the suspension crossmember:
- The lower control arms.
- The power steering gear.
- The front transmission mount.
- The rear transmission mount.
- The stabilizer shaft.
- The lower radiator support.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the following components on the suspension crossmember if removed:
- The lower radiator support.
- The stabilizer shaft.
- The rear transmission mount.
- The front transmission mount.
- The power steering gear.
- The lower control arms.





2. Lower the vehicle on to the crossmember support (2).
3. Install the suspension crossmember support to body bolts (1). Hand tighten the bolts.
4. Install the rear suspension crossmember support bolts (4). Hand tighten the bolts.
5. Install the front suspension crossmember support bolts (3). Hand tighten the bolts.

6. Tighten the suspension crossmember bolts in the following order:
6.1. Tighten the rear suspension crossmember bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
6.2. Tighten the front suspension crossmember bolts to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
6.3. Tighten the suspension crossmember to body bolts to 82 Nm (61 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

7. Raise the vehicle and support with jack stands.
8. Install the brake lines to the retainers on the crossmember (2).
9. Install the rear transmission mount bracket bolts.
10. Install the front transmission mount bracket bolts.
11. Install the power steering lines to the steering gear.
12. Install the bolt from the steering gear to intermediate shaft.
13. Install the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles.
14. Install the brake modulator assembly to the support bracket.
15. Install the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles.
16. Connect the ABS sensor to the wheel speed sensor and frame.
17. Install the splash shields.
18. Install the tire and wheel assemblies.
19. Remove the engine support fixture.
20. Bleed the power steering system.
21. Align the front wheels.