Transmission Support Crossmember

Transmission Support Crossmember

Removal

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
2
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
Raise and support the vehicle.
3 Remove the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair




4 Remove the RH heat shield.
- Remove the 7 nuts.




5 Remove the LH heat shield.
- Remove the 5 nuts.




6 Remove the LH exhaust hanger.
- Remove the nut.




7 Remove the transmission support insulator nut, bolt and damper.
- Support the transmission.




8 Release the catalyst monitor sensor wiring harness.
- Release the 4 clips.




9 With assistance, remove the transmission support crossmember.
- Remove the 4 bolts and washers.
- Noting fitted position, remove the 4 spacers.
- Noting fitted position, remove the 2 transmission support insulator buffers.





10
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the transmission support crossmember damper.
- Remove the nut and bolt.

Installation
1 Install the transmission support crossmember damper.
- Tighten the nut and bolt to 90 Nm (66 lb.ft).
2 With assistance, install the transmission support crossmember.
- Install the transmission support insulator buffers.
- Install the spacers.
- Tighten the bolts to 68 Nm (50 lb.ft).
3 Attach the catalyst monitor sensor wiring harness.
- Secure the clips.
4 Install the transmission support insulator nut, bolt and damper.
- Lower the transmission.
- Tighten the bolt to 115 Nm (85 lb.ft).
5 Install the exhaust hanger.
- Tighten the nut to 45 Nm (33 lb.ft).
6 Install the heat shields.
- Tighten the nuts.
7 Install the exhaust system. For additional information, refer to Exhaust System Service and Repair
8 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System