The first step to servicing the front cross-member is to remove the washer fluid reservoir and hook up an engine lifting device. Raise and rest the vehicle, then take off the wheels and the wheelhouse covers. Take out the
Shock Absorber strut from the body, get rid of the brake wear indicator's electrical connection and untie the electrical connections for the rpm sensor. Disconnect the connection between the
Brake Line and the brake line (12 and 13) and place a container there to catch any spilling brake fluid. Lift out the bolt (11), take apart the universal joint (10) on the steering gear, cut loose the battery ground line (9) from the bracket and remove the nut (7) to disassemble the clamp (6) from the high pressure line (8). Remove drain the power steering fluid, then remove the nut holding the frame type integral support (2) to the joint. After that, uncouple the high pressure line and return line from the steering gear, prop up the transmission with an appropriate tool, take out the bolts on the front member and remove the crossmember part. Remove the
Engine Mounts from the crossmember and note the crossmember's position on the frame with the grease pencil. Set up a lift device and hold the crossmember with it, loosen the bolts (1) and (1, 3) and lastly push out the ends of the crossmember to lower it.