Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Tire & Wheel Assembly

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Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies (1). Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

Fig 2: Left Front Lower Control Link

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Remove Front Lower Control Front Link-Left Side (1) - Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement

Fig 3: Stabilizer Bar Link To Stabilizer Bar Retaining Nut

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Separate Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) at Front Stabilizer Shaft (1) - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

Fig 4: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rods

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Separate Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod (3) at Steering Knuckle (4) - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

Fig 5: Lower Engine Mount To Front Subframe Retaining Nuts

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Remove the left and right lower engine mount to front sub-frame retaining nuts (1). Engine Mount Replacement - Left Side , and Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side

Fig 6: Engine

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CAUTION:

When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Due to the small clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the oil pan may cause the pan to be bent against the pump screen. This will result in a damaged oil pickup unit.

Raise the engine (1) approximately 40 mm (1.57 in) off of the front suspension frame. Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side , and Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side

Fig 7: Front Stabilizer Shaft, Insulator Clamps & Mounting Nuts

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Remove the front stabilizer shaft insulator clamp nuts (1) and clamps (2).
DISCARD the nuts.
Remove the front stabilizer shaft (3) from the vehicle through the left side wheel area.
The right side of the front stabilizer shaft should pass under the crankshaft pulley.