Engine Cradle

REMOVAL





1. Support engine using engine support fixture 8534B or equivalent.
2. Remove the front skid plates.Skid Plate - Removal
3. Remove the rotors. Brake Rotor - Removal






NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during removal or installation.

4. Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the ball stud.





5. Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle with puller tool No. 8677 (5).





6. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
7. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using puller tool No. 8677 (1).





8. Remove the axle nuts and reinstall a couple threads.





9. Disconnect the speed sensors (2) and separate the harness from the support clips (1).










10. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
11. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle (1) using puller tool No. C-4150A (2).





12. Remove the axle nuts (3) and remove the knuckles (1) from the vehicle.





13. Remove the lower clevis bolts.

On 4WD models:





1. Disconnect the electrical connector (1), if equipped, and the vent hose (2).





2. Remove the right halfshaft.
3. Separate the propeller shaft as necessary, and position out of the way. Drive Shaft - Removal
4. Drain the differential.
5. Support the differential with a suitable lifting device.
6. Remove the front differential front bolts.





7. Remove the differential right bolt.





8. Remove the differential rear bolt.
9. Remove the differential assembly with the left halfshaft still attached.





10. Loosen the engine mount bolts.





11. Raise the engine so that the weight is off of the mount bolts.





12. Secure the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
13. Remove the steering gear as necessary.Steering Gear - Removal
14. Support the cradle with suitable lifting device.
15. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the engine support cradle on the underbody.
16. Remove the four bolts at each corner and lower the cradle.
17. Remove the lower control arms.
18. Remove the sway bar.