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Front Crossmember: Removal
- Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe.
- Remove the front crossmember support plate. Ref. to
REMOVAL , Front Crossmember Support Plate.
- Remove the front stabilizer. Ref. to
REMOVAL , Front Stabilizer.
- Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.
- Remove the front arm. Ref. to
REMOVAL , Front Arm.
- Remove the nuts attaching the engine mount cushion rubber to crossmember.
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- Remove the steering universal joint.
- Disconnect the power steering hose from steering gearbox.
- Lift the engine approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) using a chain block.
- Support the crossmember with a jack, remove the bolts securing crossmember to body, and then gradually lower the crossmember with steering gearbox as a unit.
CAUTION:
When removing the crossmember downward, be careful that the tie-rod end does not interfere with drive shaft boot.
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