Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER

REMOVAL




1. Raise and support the vehicle.




2. Remove the transfer case skid plate (3-if equipped).




3. Support the transmission (1) with a transmission jack (2) or suitable lifting device.




4. 2WD Vehicles-Remove the transmission mount nuts (3).
5. Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember (2).




6. 4WD Vehicles-Remove the transmission mount nuts (5).
7. Remove the bolts (3) and remove the crossmember (4).

INSTALLATION




1. On Light Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember (2) and the bolts (4). Tighten the bolts to 102 N.m (75 ft.lbs.).
2. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.).




3. On Heavy Duty Vehicles, install the crossmember (4) and the bolts (3). Tighten the bolts to 115 N.m (85 ft.lbs.).
4. Install the transmission mount nuts and tighten to 54 N.m (40 ft.lbs.).




5. Remove the transmission support (2).




6. Install the transfer case skid plate (3-if equipped).