Removal and Installation

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheels.
3. Remove the main catalytic converter and the forward exhaust pipe.
4. Remove the center member.
5. Disconnect the control arms from the steering knuckle.Service and Repair
6. Disconnect the power steering gear.





7. Remove the crossmember-to-body front nuts and the washers.

WARNING: Two technicians or jackstands must hold the front crossmember assembly during removal of the front attachment bolts. Failure to support the front crossmember properly can result in personal injury.





8. Support the crossmember and remove the crossmember-to-body rear bolts.
9. Remove the crossmember assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





1. Raise the crossmember and align the front attachment points with the body posts of the vehicle. Install the crossmember assembly.





2. Install the crossmember-to-body front nuts and the washers.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember-to-body front nuts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the crossmember-to-body rear bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the crossmember-to-body rear bolts to 145 Nm (107 ft. lbs.).
4. Connect the power steering gear.
5. Connect the control arms to the steering knuckle. Service and Repair
6. Install the center member.
7. Install the exhaust pipe and the main catalytic converter into the vehicle.
8. Install the wheels.
9. Lower the vehicle.