Removal

Front Crossmember

REMOVAL

1) Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
2) Remove the front exhaust pipe.
3) Remove the front crossmember support plate.
4) Remove the front stabilizer.
5) Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the housing.
6) Remove the front arm.
7) Remove the nuts which install the engine mounting cushion rubber onto the crossmember.





8) Remove the steering universal joint.
9) Disconnect the power steering hose from the steering gearbox.
10) Lift the engine by approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) by using the chain block.
11) Support the crossmember with jack, remove the bolts which secure the crossmember to the vehicle body, and gradually lower the crossmember together with the steering gearbox.

CAUTION:
When removing the crossmember downward, make sure that the tie-rod end does not interfere with the drive shaft boot.