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Removal






FRONT CROSSMEMBER
1. Raise the vehicle and position the jack stands.
2. Detach the front and rear roll stopper brackets from the engine mounting bracket.
3. Remove the center member assembly.

NOTE: Check the center member for cracks or deformation.

4. Remove the stabilizer bar link mounting nut.





5. Remove the lower arm bushing mounting bolts and nuts.

NOTE: Check each insulator and the bushings for cracks or deterioration.





6. To remove the crossmember, remove steering gear box mounting bolts, and then support the steering gear and linkage on the vehicle side as illustration.
7. Remove the crossmember.

NOTE: Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.