Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

CROSSMEMBER








REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
^ * Indicates parts which should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle on the ground in the unladen condition.
^ For vehicles with SRS, before removal of steering gear box, center the front wheels and remove the ignition key. Failure to do so may damage the SRS clock spring and render the SRS system inoperative, risking serious injury.

Required Special Tools:
^ MB990828: Bushing Remover and Installer
^ MB991045: Bushing Remover and Installer

CROSSMEMBER BUSHING REPLACEMENT
Crossmember Bushings A and B





1. Apply soapy water to the contact surface of the bushing when press-fitted the bushing.








2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.

Standard values

<2.4L ENGINE>
^ Bushing A: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 in.)
^ Bushing B: 4.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.16 ± 0.04 in.)

<3.0L ENGINE>
^ Bushing A, B: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 in.)

Crossmember Bushing C





1. Use special tool l\4B990828 to drive out and press-fit the Crossmember bushing C.





2. The bushing should be press-fitted so that the inner pipe projection is at the standard length.

Standard value (A): 4.0 ± 0.5 mm (0.16 ± 0.02 in.)