Removal And Installation: Removal

Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the front wheels. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1), and remove the intermediate shaft (2) from the steering gear.
Disconnect the Electric Power Steering (EPS) module wire harness connectors.
Remove the front load beams. Refer to LOAD BEAM, LOWER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Remove the bolts (1) and separate the lower control arm ball joints (3) from the spindle (4).

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Using a marker or equivalent, mark the front position of the crossmember on the frame mount (1).

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Using a marker or equivalent, mark the rear position of the crossmember on the frame mount (1).

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Remove the bolts (1 and 3) and remove the mount (2) from the crossmember.

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Remove the four exhaust hanger bolts (1).

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Remove the two nuts (1) from each sway bar link and separate the link (2) from the sway bar.

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Remove the bolts (2) and separate the sway bar from the crossmember.

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Support the crossmember (1) with a suitable lifting device and remove the front (1) and rear (2) bolts and remove the crossmember assembly.
Remove the steering gear as needed. Refer to GEAR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the lower control arms. Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .