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Removal Procedure

Removal Procedure

- Tools Required
- J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
- J 41803 Engine Support Fixture
- J 33432-A Transverse Spring Compressor

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the generator from the accessory mounting bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement in Starting and Charging.
3. Remove the washer pump/reservoir. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement in Wiper and Washer Systems.





4. Remove the engine coolant temperature switch electrical connector and reposition.
5. Remove the front headlamp electrical connector and reposition.
6. Install J 41803 and J 28467-B and support the engine.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
8. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.





9. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod end stud nuts (3). Refer to Tie Rod End Replacement - Outer - Off Vehicle.





10. If equipped, disconnect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector.





11. Disconnect the real time damping (RTD) sensor links.
12. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
13. Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
14. Remove the bolts from the electronic brake control module/brake pressure modulator valve (EBCM/BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brakes.
15. Support and reposition the EBCM/BPMV and bracket away from the crossmember.





16. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
17. Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the crossmember.
18. Lift the power steering gear off of the crossmember and support.





19. Using the J 33432-A,remove the transverse spring from the vehicle. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement.





20. Disconnect the lower shock absorber bolts from the lower control arms.





21. Remove the lower control arm bolts from the crossmember.
22. Place a transmission jack under the crossmember.
23. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine.





24. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the crossmember.





25. Disconnect the electrical harness from the clips on the crossmember.
26. Disconnect the brake pipe from the clips on the crossmember.





27. Remove the crossmember mounting nuts.
28. Lower the crossmember out of the vehicle by removing the transmission jack from under the crossmember.

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