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 wiring 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 while servicing the vehicle.

1. For 6MT vehicles, perform the following procedures.
   1. Disconnect the purge solenoid valve connector wiring harness from the bracket.
   2. Remove the bracket from the air intake hose and move the purge solenoid valve component out of the way. (See PURGE SOLENOID VALVE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF] ).
   3. Remove the following parts as a single unit. See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [LF]
      • Air intake hose
      • Resonance chamber No. 2
      • Resonance duct No. 1
      • Resonance duct No. 2
2. Remove the front suspension tower bar. (See FRONT SUSPENSION TOWER BAR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
3. Remove the splash shield A. (See SPLASH SHIELD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
4. Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
5. Remove the front stabilizer (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
6. Remove the transverse members (See TRANSVERSE MEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
7. Remove the steering gear and linkage, and suspend it using a cable.
8. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Inspect the front wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT ).

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Crossmember With Torque Specifications

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