Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

FRONT CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the front skid plate, if equipped.

Fig. 29:

Fig. 30:

3. Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember. (Fig. 29) or (Fig. 30)

INSTALLATION

1. Install the crossmember.
2. Install the bolts;
- On 2WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to 61 N.m (45 ft.lbs).
- On 4WD vehicles, tighten the bolts to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs).
3. Install the front skid plate, if equipped.