Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
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- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
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- Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
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- Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement
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- Remove the power steering pressure and return hoses from the power steering gear.
- Remove the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember.
- Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement
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- Remove the 2 front crossmember mounting nuts.
- Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, DO NOT REMOVE, the 2 rear crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 in).
- Disconnect the height sensor arm from the control arm.
- Use a utility stand in order to support the front of the crossmember.
- Using the J 33432-A:
Compressor, compress the coil spring in order to allow the crossmember to lower enough to remove the power steering gear.
- Remove the lower shock mounting bolts.
- Remove the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper from the crossmember.
- Remove the plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe.
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- Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (3) and nuts (2).
- Maneuver the power steering gear (1) around the brake lines. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.