Cross-Member: Service and Repair
CROSSMEMBER - NO.2Special Tool(s):
Special Tool(s)
Removal
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.
1. Remove the generator.
2. Remove the pin-type retainers and the radiator sight shield.
3. Install the special tool.
4. Disconnect the RH anti-lock braking system electrical connectors.
5. Disconnect the LH anti-lock braking system electrical connectors.
6. CAUTION: Do not allow the intermediate shaft to rotate while it is disconnected from the steering gear or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the intermediate shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.
Remove the bolt and detach the intermediate shaft from the gear.
7. Remove the LH and RH front wheel and tire assemblies.
8. Remove the four nuts and bolts from the LH and RH crossmember bracket.
- Separate the bracket from the crossmember.
9. Raise and support the vehicle.
10. Remove the engine mount nuts.
11. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Remove the two nuts and disconnect the LH and RH stabilizer bar link.
12. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Remove the nuts and disconnect the LH and RH tie-rods ends.
13. Remove the two bolts and position the LH and RH brake hose and brackets assemblies aside.
14. Remove the four bolts and position the LH and RH front brake calipers aside.
- Support the brake calipers away from the crossmember.
15. Position the front LH and RH anti-lock brake system (ABS) harness aside.
1 Release the two ABS harnesses from the support bracket.
2 Remove the two bolts and the brackets.
3 Remove the two harness retainers from the frame.
16. Remove the steering gear nuts.
17. Remove the studs and position the steering gear aside.
- Support the steering gear away from the crossmember.
18. Release the brake line from the retaining clips at the rear of the crossmember.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Using the special tool, raise the engine to remove the engine weight from the crossmember.
21. Raise and support the vehicle.
22. Remove the six LH and RH control lower arm rear mounting bolts.
23. Position a suitable support table under the crossmember.
24. Remove the four crossmember bolts.
25. Lower and remove the crossmember assembly.
- Transfer components as necessary.
Installation
1. NOTE: Position the sway bar and the rear bushing plates into place as the crossmember is being raised.
Raise and position the crossmember assembly.
2. Position the LH and RH crossmember bracket.
3. Install the four crossmember bolts.
4. Remove the support table.
5. CAUTION: The bolts must be tightened in the sequence shown, or damage to the crossmember bracket may occur.
Install the LH and RH crossmember bracket nuts and bolts.
1 Tighten the rear bolt.
2 Tighten the front bolt.
3 Tighten the nuts.
6. Install the LH and RH control arm rear mounting bolts.
7. Position the brake line into the retaining clips at the rear of the crossmember.
8. Install the LH and RH ABS harness.
1 Install the two harness retainers into the frame.
2 Install the two brackets and bolts.
3 Install the two ABS harness into the support brackets.
9. Position the LH and RH brake caliper assemblies and install the four bolts.
10. Position the LH and RH brake hose and brackets and install the two bolts.
11. Position the steering gear and install the two steering gear studs.
12. Install the steering gear nuts.
13. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Position the LH and RH stabilizer bar link and install the nuts.
- Install new nuts.
14. NOTE: The hex holding feature can be used to prevent turning of the stud while removing the nut.
Position the LH and RH tie-rods ends and install the nuts.
- Install new nuts.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear and install the bolt.
17. Remove the special tool from the engine.
18. Install the LH and RH front wheel and tire assemblies.
19. Connect the RH anti-lock braking system electrical connectors.
20. Connect the LH anti-lock braking system electrical connectors.
21. Install the generator.
22. Position the radiator sight shield and install the pin-type retainers.
23. Raise and support the vehicle.
24. Install the engine mount nuts.
25. Lower the vehicle.