Cross-Member: Service and Repair

Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (Without Z06)


Special Tools


J 33432-B Transverse Spring Compressor

Removal Procedure

1.Remove the generator from the accessory mounting bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement .

2.Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .

3.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

4.Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .





5.Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod end stud nuts (3). Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .





6.Disconnect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.





7.Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor links.

8.Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

9.Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .

10.Remove the bolts from the electronic brake control module (EBCM)/brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement .

11.Support and reposition the EBCM/BPMV and bracket away from the crossmember.





12.Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.

13.Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the crossmember.

14.Lift the power steering gear off of the crossmember and support.





15.Using the
J 33432-B transverse spring compressor, remove the transverse spring from the vehicle. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .





16.Disconnect the lower shock absorber bolts from the lower control arms.





17.Remove the lower control arm bolts from the crossmember.

18.Place a transmission jack under the crossmember.

19.Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to the following procedures:

- Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side

- Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side





20.Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (3) from the crossmember.





21.Disconnect the electrical harness from the clips on the crossmember.

22.Disconnect the brake pipe from the clips on the crossmember.





23.Remove the crossmember mounting nuts.

24.Lower the crossmember out of the vehicle by removing the transmission jack from under the crossmember.

Installation Procedure





1.Raise the crossmember to the vehicle.

1.1Align the crossmember dowel pins to the frame rails.

1.2Align the engine mount studs.

Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .

2.Install new crossmember mounting nuts.

TightenTighten the new crossmember mounting nuts to 110 N �m (81 lb ft).

3.Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to one of the following procedures:

- Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side

- Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side





4.Fasten the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips (3) to the crossmember.

5.Fasten the brake pipe to the retaining clips on the crossmember.





6.Connect the electrical harness to the clips on the crossmember.

7.Connect the brake pipe to the clips on the crossmember.





8.Install the transverse spring with the
J 33432-B transverse spring compressor connected, to the crossmember. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .





9.Install the lower control arm to the crossmember. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .





10.Install the shock absorbers to the lower control arms.

TightenTighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N �m (21 lb ft).





11.Install the power steering gear to the crossmember.

TightenTighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 100 N �m (74 lb ft).

12.Install the bolts to the BPMV. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement .

13.Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .





14.Install the steering linkage outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .

15.Connect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor links to the upper control arm, if equipped.





16.Connect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.

17.Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

18.Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

19.Lower the vehicle.

20.Remove the engine support fixture.

21.Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

22.Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

23.Perform a vehicle front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .