Removal

REMOVAL





1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.




2. Install overhead powertrain support fixture (Tool 8534B and adapter kit 8534-12)




3. Remove engine oil dipstick tube-to-cylinder head fastener. Install lift/support bracket 8534-8 (1) and secure with dipstick tube bolt.




4. Disconnect coolant temperature sensor (at thermostat housing). Remove engine harness-to-cylinder head bolt. Position harness out of the way. Install and secure lift/support bracket and bolt 8534-7 (1).




5. Assemble 8534-2 (2) mounting bracket/sleeve assemblies to support tube 8534-1 (1) and install to vehicle, allowing brackets to rest on inner fender ledges.




6. Assemble cross-bar 8534-3 (1), clamp 8534-5 (2) and support leg 8534-4 (3) to support tube, allowing support leg to rest on radiator upper support.




7. Tighten cross-bar-to-support tube clamp 8534-5 (1).




8. Tighten mounting bracket/sleeve 8534-2 (3) thumb screw (1) and hex nut to secure fixture.




9. Install lift bracket (2) and hook assemblies (3) as shown.








10. Tighten T-handles (1) just enough to build tension between the fixture and drivetrain.




11. Raise vehicle on hoist. Maintenance
12. Remove both front tire/wheel assemblies.
13. If necessary, disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the support brackets to gain slack in harness.
14. Disconnect sway bar links (3) from struts (2).
15. Remove lower control arm bolts to engine cradle and swing control arms out of the way. Front Lower Control Arm - Removal
16. Remove fascia. Front Fascia - Removal
17. Remove engine front and rear mount-to-cradle nuts.
18. Disconnect brake hydraulic line and brackets from frame rails.
19. Remove the bolts and separate the brake line support bracket from cradle.




20. Remove screw mounting power steering hydraulic hose clamps (1) to cradle on right side.




21. Remove tie-strap clip (1) securing power steering hydraulic pressure hose to engine cradle.
22. Remove screw securing power steering hydraulic return hose clamp to engine cradle at cooling loop (3).




23. Remove screw (2) securing power steering hydraulic return hose clamp to left side of engine cradle (4).
24. Remove power steering rack and pinion mounting bolts. Steering Gear - Removal




25. Set Driveline Support Table, Tool 8874 into position.




26. Lower vehicle until cradle (1) and fixture engage.




27. Remove four (4) cradle-to-body bolts.
28. Slowly raise vehicle on hoist to separate cradle from vehicle. Verify that overhead fixture is secure to inner fenders and radiator upper support. Have helper guide brake and power steering hydraulic lines through, as they will remain attached to cradle assembly.
29. Remove stabilizer bar. Front Stabilizer Bar - Removal




30. If equipped with 3.8L engine, remove both tuned mass dampers (3 and 4) as necessary.