Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

CROSSMEMBER-ENGINE CRADLE

REMOVAL




1. Support engine using engine support fixture No. 8534 or equivalent.
2. Remove the front skid plates.
3. Remove the rotors.

NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during removal or installation.




4. Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the ball stud.




5. Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle with puller tool No. 8677 (5).




6. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
7. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using puller tool No. 8677 (1).




8. Remove the axle nuts and reinstall a couple threads.




9. Disconnect the speed sensors (2) and separate the harness from the support clips (1).




10. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
11. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle (1) using puller tool No. C-4150A (2).




12. Remove the axle nuts (3) and remove the knuckles (1) from the vehicle.




13. Remove the lower clevis bolts.

INSTALLATION




1. Install the sway bar onto the engine cradle as necessary.
2. Install the lower control arms as necessary.
3. Raise the engine cradle into position guiding the engine mount bolts into the engine cradle slots.
4. Install the four engine cradle bolts (1 & 2).
5. Align the engine cradle to the marks made during removal and tighten the front bolts (1) to 203 N.m (150 ft.lbs).
6. Tighten the rear bolts (2) to 122 N.m (90 ft.lbs).




7. Install the steering gear as necessary.
8. Lower the engine fully onto the engine mounts.




9. Tighten the engine mount bolts to 111 N.m (82 ft.lbs).