Rear Cross-Member: Service and Repair

1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Disconnect parking brake cable, Fig. 12.

Fig. 12 Crossmember Replacement:

3. Disconnect brake hydraulic pipe, then remove brake pipe joint.
4. Remove battery cable bracket, then the shock absorber bolts.
5. Remove differential and power plant frame (PPF).
6. Remove crossmember and rear suspension assembly, Fig. 12.
7. Remove stabilizer bracket, then the upper and lower control arm bolts.
8. Reverse procedure to install. Adjust rear wheel alignment and bleed brake hydraulic system.