Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair

TRANSMISSION SUPPORT CROSSMEMBER

Transmission Support Crossmember - Exploded View:

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. If equipped, remove the skid plate fasteners and skid plate.







3. Remove the LH and RH exhaust heat shield-to-crossmember fasteners.







4. Remove the 2 transmission mount nuts.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

5. Support the transmission.







6. NOTE:
- Mark the transmission crossmember next to the edge of the frame bracket to make sure the crossmember is installed in the same position it was removed from.
- The crossmember nuts are installed on the crossmember bolts facing the front of the vehicle.

Remove the 4 transmission crossmember bolts (2 each side) and the transmission crossmember.
- To install, tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.