Engine Front Crossmember Replacement (4WD)

Engine Front Crossmember Replacement (4WD)


Removal Procedure





1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2.Support lower control arms with safety stands.

3.Unload the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .

4.Remove the right side differential carrier lower mounting bracket bolt and nut.





5.Remove the left side differential carrier lower mounting bracket bolt.





6.Remove the engine crossmember bolt from the left lower control arm bracket.





7.Remove the engine crossmember lower mounting bolts and nuts.





8.Remove the engine crossmember upper mounting bolts.

9.Disconnect the electrical wiring harness connectors from the engine crossmember.

10.Remove the lower control arm nuts and washers.

11.Remove the lower control arm bolts until bolts are flush with the frame.

12.Remove the engine crossmember.

Installation Procedure





1.Install the engine crossmember.

2.Install the lower control arm bolts to the through the engine crossmember and frame.

Notice:Refer to Fastener Notice .

3.Install the lower control arm nuts and washers.

TightenTighten the nuts to 145 N �m (107 lb ft).

4.Connect the electrical wiring harness connectors to the engine crossmember.

5.Install the engine crossmember upper mounting bolts. Do not tighten.





6.Install the engine crossmember lower mounting bolts and nuts.

TightenTighten the upper and lower engine crossmember bolts to 65 N �m (48 lb ft).





7.Install the engine crossmember bolt to the left side lower control arm bracket.

TightenTighten the bolt to 25 N �m (18 lb ft).





8.Install the left side differential carrier lower mounting bracket bolt.

TightenTighten the bolt to 85 N �m (63 lb ft).





9.Install the right side differential carrier lower mounting bracket bolt and nut.

TightenTighten the bolt to 85 N �m (63 lb ft).

10.Load the torsion bars. Refer to Torsion Bar and Support Assembly Replacement .

11.Remove the supports from the lower control arms.

12.Lower the vehicle.