Front Cross-Member: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

Removal Service Point





[A] Centermember Assembly Removal.
1. Set the special tool to the vehicle to support the engine assembly.
2. Remove the centermember assembly.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.

Installation Service Point





]A[ Front Roll Stopper Bracket Assembly Installation.
If the dimension shown in the illustration is outside the standard value when the weight of the engine is on the body, replace the front roll stopper bracket assembly.

Standard value (A): 43 ± 3 mm (1.69 ± 0.12 inch)

INSPECTION
- Check each insulator for cracks or damage.
- Check each bracket for deformation or damage.






REMOVAL
Pre-removal Operation:
1. Power Steering Fluid Draining and Supplying.
2. Centermember Removal.
3. Stay Removal.
4. Front Exhaust Pipe Removal.
5. Stabilizer Bar Removal.
6. Steering Gear Box Removal.

Follow removal steps outlined in illustration.

INSTALLATION
Installation in reverse order as removal.

Crossmember Bushing Replacement





Crossmember Bushing A And B
1. Apply soapy water to the contact surface of the bush when press-fitting the bush.





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

Standard values
Bushing A: 9.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.35 ± 0.04 inch)
Bushing B: 4.0 ± 1.0 mm (0.16 ± 0.04 inch)


Crossmember Bushing C





1. Use the special Tool 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 inch)

Post Installation Operation:
1. Power Steering Fluid Draining and Supplying.
2. Centermember Installation.
3. Stay Installation.
4. Front Exhaust Pipe Installation.
5. Stabilizer Bar Installation.
6. Steering Gear Box Installation.

INSPECTION
- Check the crossmember for cracks or deformation.
- Check the bushings for cracks or deterioration.