Removal

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
2. Remove splash shields Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield - Removal.
3. Remove front fore/aft cross-member Service and Repair.
4. Remove rear roll torque mount bolt (1).
5. Remove stabilizer bar fasteners (4).
6. Remove O2 sensor from catalytic converter Removal.
7. Remove left front tire Tires and Wheels - Removal.




8. Remove ball joint nut (1).




9. Remove pressure line bracket fasteners (1) and bracket from cross-member (2).




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




11. Remove steering gear fasteners (1) Steering Gear - Removal.
12. With a grease pencil or scribe, mark cross-member at body.
13. Support cross-member 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 Front Lower Control Arm - Removal.
20. Secure front cross-member on jack and transfer to bench.