Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheels (right & left).
2. Remove stabilizer bar.
3. Remove suspension arms (right & left).





4. Remove engine rear mounting nuts and engine mounting member bolts to separate member from suspension frame.

NOTE: Be careful not to loose cushions and spacers which may stick to suspension frame.





5. Remove suspension frame from body.

INSTALLATION





1. Install suspension frame to body, and tighten bolt to specified torque.
Tightening Torque (a): 90 Nm (65.0 ft. lbs.)





2. Install mounting member, spacers and cushions to suspension frame and tighten bolts and nuts to specified torque.
Tightening Torque:
(b): 55 Nm (40.0 ft. lbs.)
(g): 45 Nm (33.0 ft. lbs.)
3. Install suspension arms (right & left).
4. Install stabilizer bar.





5. Tighten bolts and nuts to each specified torque.
Tightening Torque:
(c): 90 Nm (65.0 ft. lbs.)
(d): 37 Nm (27.0 ft. lbs.)
(e): 23 Nm (17.0 ft. lbs.)
(f): 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.)
6. Install wheels (right & left) and lower hoist.
7. Confirm front end (wheel) alignment.