Crossmember Replacement - Front Steering Gear

Crossmember Replacement - Front Steering Gear

Removal Procedure




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the engine shield mounting bolts.
3. Remove the engine shield.




4. Remove the rear lower control arm bracket to frame mounting bolts.




5. Remove the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
6. Remove the steering gear crossmember.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the steering gear crossmember.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.

Tighten the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).




3. Install the rear lower control arm bracket to frame mounting bolts.

Tighten the rear lower control arm bracket to frame mounting bolts to 240 N.m (177 lb ft).




4. Install the engine shield.
5. Install the engine shield mounting bolts.

Tighten the engine shield mounting bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

6. Lower the vehicle.