Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (All Wheel Drive)

Front Suspension Crossmember Replacement (All Wheel Drive)


Removal Procedure

Note:If you are removing the front suspension crossmember in order to gain access to other components, you may remove the following components together as a unit:
-The front suspension crossmember

-The 2 lower control arms

-The front stabilizer shaft

1.Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

2.Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .

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

4.Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

5.Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side .

6.Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .





7.Remove the following components from the left control arm:

-The bolt (3)

-The 2 nuts (1, 2)

8.Remove the following components from the right control arm:

-The bolt

-The 2 nuts





9.Remove the 2 nuts (2, 5) and the bolt (6).

10.Support the crossmember with a jack.

11.Remove the 4 bolts (1, 3, 4, 7).

12.Use the jack in order to lower the crossmember.

13.Remove the steering gear from the crossmember.

Note:If you are replacing the components on front suspension crossmember, continue with this procedure.

14.Remove the 2 control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

15.Remove the following components from the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

-The 2 stabilizer shaft link nuts

-The 2 stabilizer shaft links

-The 4 stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts

-The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps

-The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators

-The stabilizer shaft

Installation Procedure





Note:DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.

1.Install the following components to the crossmember:

-The left lower control arm (2)

-The 2 bolts (1, 4)

-The nut (3)

Note:DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.

2.Install the following components to the crossmember:

-The right lower control arm

-The 2 bolts

-The nut

3.Install the following components to the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .

-The 2 stabilizer shaft link nuts

-The 2 stabilizer shaft links

-The 4 stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts

-The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps

-The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators

-The stabilizer shaft

4.Use a jack in order to raise and support the crossmember with the attached components as a unit.

5.Install the steering gear to the crossmember. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .





6.Insert a wood dowel (1) into the hole in the right side of the crossmember (3) and the hole in the body.

7.Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.





Note:DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.

8.Install the 2 bolts (1, 2) to the crossmember.

9.Insert a wood dowel into the hole in the left side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.

10.Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.





Note:DO NOT tighten the nut and bolts completely. The weight of the vehicle must be on the tire and wheel assemblies before tightening the nut and the bolts.

11.Install the 2 bolts to the crossmember (3, 4).

12.Insert a wood dowel into the hole in the right side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.

13.Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.

Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .

14.Tighten the bolt (7) to157 N �m (116 lb ft).

15.Tighten the bolt (1) to113 N �m (83 lb ft).

16.Insert a wood dowel into the hole in the left side of the crossmember and the hole in the body.

17.Use the dowel in order to align the bolt holes.

18.Tighten the bolt (4) to157 N �m (116 lb ft).

19.Tighten the bolt (3) to113 N �m (83 lb ft).

20.Remove the jack from the crossmember.

21.Install the 2 nuts (2, 5) and the bolt (6) and tighten the nuts and bolt to52 N �m (38 lb ft).





22.Install the following to the left front control arm:

-The 2 nuts (1, 2)

-The bolt (3)

-Tighten the 2 nuts and the bolt to89 N �m (66 lb ft)

23.Install the following to the right front control arm:

-The 2 nuts

-The bolt

-Tighten the 2 nuts and the bolt to89 N �m (66 lb ft)

24.Install the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side .

25.Install the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .

26.Install the front tire and wheel assemblies to the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

27.Lower the vehicle.

28.Remove the engine support fixture.

29.With the weight of the vehicle on the tire and wheel assemblies, push down on the front bumper 3 times in order to bounce the vehicle and stabilize the suspension.





30.Tighten the nut (3) and the 2 bolts (1, 4) on the left lower control arm to137 N �m (101 lb ft).

31.Tighten the nut and the 2 bolts on the right lower control arm to137 N �m (101 lb ft).

32.Measure the wheel alignment. Adjust if necessary. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .