Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the steering linkage skid plate. Refer to Skid Plate Replacement-Steering Linkage in Frame and Underbody.
3. Support the radiator core support with jacks.
4. Remove the 2 bolts in order to separate the radiator core support from the crossmember.





5. Support both front lower control arms (2) with jacks.
6. Remove the following components in order to separate both front lower control arms from the crossmember:
- The 2 bolts (1)
- The 2 nuts
- The 2 washers





7. Support the steering gear (3) with jacks.
8. Remove the 4 bolts (1) and the 4 nuts in order to separate the steering gear clamps from the crossmember.





9. Support the crossmember (1) with a jack.
10. Remove the 8 bolts (3,4,6,7,8,9,11) and the crossmember from the vehicle.