Removal

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Remove splash shields. Refer to Front Fender Liner.

3. Remove front fore/aft crossmember.





4. Remove rear roll torque mount bolt (1).

5. Remove stabilizer bar fasteners (4).

6. Remove O2 sensor from catalytic converter.

7. Remove left front tire.





8. Remove ball joint nut (1).





9. Remove pressure line bracket fasteners (1) and bracket from crossmember (2).





10. Remove steering gear heat shield (3) push pins (1).





11. Remove steering gear fasteners (1).

12. With a grease pencil or scribe, mark crossmember at body.

13. Support crossmember with jack.





14. Remove shear plate fasteners (2).





15. Remove left and right sway bar link nut (2) from strut (1).

16. Support steering gear.





17. Remove cross member fasteners (1).

18. Lower cross member with jack.

19. Remove lower control arm.

20. Secure front crossmember on jack and transfer to bench.