FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].)

2.  Remove the nuts and bolts of the No. 1 engine mount.

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3.  Assemble two SSTs using the bolt (M6) and nut, then install them in the position shown in the figure for the cylinder head (RH). (AJ (3.0L Duratec) only)

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Caution

•  Refer to the SST instruction manual for the basic handing procedure.

4.  Install the SST using the following procedure.

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(1)  Install the right rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the right shock absorber as shown in the figure.

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(2)  Install the left rear shaft of the SST to the bolt of the left shock absorber. (Identical position to the right side)

(3)  Install the left/right front shaft of the SST with front foot No.2 to the bolt as shown in the figure.

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(4)  Adjust the positions of the SST side bars so that they are the same height (left and right) and horizontal.

(5)  Make sure each joint is securely tightened.

Caution

•  If the SSTs installed to the cylinder head (RH) interfere with the brake pipe, the brake pipe could be damaged. Do not allow the SSTs to interfere with the brake pipe.

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Note

•  The SST (49 E017 5A0) can be used in place of the SST (49 C017 5A0).

5.  Support the engine using the SST.

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6.  Remove the front wheels and tires.

7.  Remove the front wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

8.  Remove the under cover.

9.  Remove the pitch bolt and nut of the front lower arm ball joint (one each side).

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10.  Disconnect the stabilizer control link.

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(1)  Remove the nut.

(2)  Disconnect the stabilizer control link from the stabilizer bar.

11.  Remove the transverse member.

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(1)  Remove the bolts.

(2)  Remove the transverse member.

12.  Remove the No. 2 engine mount bolt.

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13.  Remove the engine mount member bolts.

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14.  Remove the nut, then remove the engine mount member.

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15.  Remove the two steering gear bolts.

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16.  Disconnect the steering gear and linkage from the crossmember.

17.  Remove the front pipe (AJ (3.0L Duratec)) or the catalytic converter (L3). (See FRONT PIPE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[AJ (3.0L Duratec)].) (See. EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION[L3].)

18.  Remove the propeller shaft. (See PROPELLER SHAFT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

19.  Lower the rear of the engine approx. 150 mm {5.91 in}.

Note

•  Lower the rear of the engine to allow the crossmember to clear the companion flange on the transfer case.

20.  Loosen the front two crossmember bolts but do not remove them.

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21.  With another person, remove the crossmember nuts and lower the crossmember from the vehicle.

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Note

•  The lower arm ball joint must be disconnected from the steering knuckle at the same time the crossmember is lowered.

22.  Remove the front stabilizer from the crossmember.

23.  Remove the lower arm from the crossmember.

24.  Transfer necessary component parts.

25.  Install in the reverse order of removal.