Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair
TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBERREMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the transfercase skid plate, if equipped.
3. Support the transmission with a suitable lifting device.
Fig. 32:
Fig. 33:
4. Remove the transmission mount nuts. (Fig. 32) or (Fig. 33)
5. Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the crossmember and install the bolts.
2. Tighten the bolts to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs).
3. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs).
4. Remove the transmission support.
5. Install the transfercase skid plate.