Engine Crossmember

ENGINE CROSSMEMBER

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Part 2:

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Special Tool(s):

Special Tool(s)

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect the performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major repair expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

NOTE: New control arm cam bolts and nuts must be installed whenever they are removed from the lower control arm.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Using the special tool, support the engine.
3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.

4. NOTE: When installing, loosely install the front bolts and then the rear bolts. With the vehicle at curb height, tighten the bolts to the specifications.

Remove the LH I-brace 2 front bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

5. Remove the LH I-brace 2 rear bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

6. NOTE:
- When installing, loosely install the front bolts and then the rear bolts. With the vehicle at curb height, tighten the bolts to the specifications.
- When installing the rear bolts, make sure the insulators (4 per side) are properly installed.

Remove the RH I-brace 2 front bolts.
- To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

7. Remove the RH I-brace 2 rear bolts.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

8. NOTE: When installing, use new steering gear nuts.

Remove the 3 nuts and bolts and position the steering gear aside.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

9. NOTE:
- When installing, loosely install the bolts. With the vehicle at curb height, tighten the bolts to the specification.
- When installing, use new rear control arm cam bolts and nuts.

Remove the 2 rear control arm cam bolts and nuts (1 cam bolt and nut per side).
- To install, tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).

10. Remove the LH I-brace bracket shoulder bolt.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

11. Remove the LH I-brace bracket.
12. Remove the RH I-brace bracket shoulder bolt.
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

13. Remove the RH I-brace bracket.
14. Remove the 2 engine mount nuts.
- To install, tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).

15. NOTE: When installing, use new engine crossmember bolts.

Remove the 4 engine crossmember bolts (2 per side) and remove the engine crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

16. NOTE: A front wheel alignment is required when the crossmember or any of the control arm cam bolts and nuts are removed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.