Front CROSSMEMBER Removal/Installation: Notes
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor (axle side) and fix it to an appropriate place where the sensor will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.
- Support the engine with a hoist or baby crane.
- Remove the steering gear and linkage. See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove the steering knuckles. See WHEEL HUB, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front stabilizer. See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front lower arms. See FRONT LOWER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front upper arms. See FRONT UPPER ARM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Inspect the front wheel alignment. If not as specified, adjust the front wheel alignment. See WHEEL ALIGNMENT .