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CROSSMEMBER, Rear: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. On each side of the vehicle rear, remove the wheels.
  3. Remove the rear driveshaft. Refer to SHAFT, DRIVE, REAR, REMOVAL .
    GC0145588Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    Front brake rotor shown, rear brake rotor similar.

  4. Bottom the brake caliper pistons into the caliper.
  5. Remove the brake caliper tension clip (1) by pressing rearward on the front of the clip (2) while pulling the clip (3) out from the caliper.
    GC0146230Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the brake caliper slide dust bolt shields and loosen the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (1).
    CAUTION:

    Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

  7. Remove the brake caliper (2) from the brake caliper adapter (3) and hang the brake caliper (2).
    GC0145673Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Disconnect the brake cable end (2) from the equalizer (3).
    GC0146149Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Release the wheel speed sensor (1) wiring routing clip (not shown) from the top of the cradle (3).
  10. Disconnect both wheel speed sensor wiring connectors (1) from the wiring harness connectors (2).
    GC0145856Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  11. Support the outboard end of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture.
  12. Remove the lower shock bolt and nut (3).
  13. Lower the support on the outboard end of the lower control arm just enough to tilt the shock (1) into position for removal between the front and rear arms of the lower control arm.
    GC0079773Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  14. Carefully mark location of the rear crossmember on the body (1) at all four mount (bushing) (3) locations using a marker or crayon (2). Do not use a scratch awl to mark location. 
  15. Position an extra pair of jack stands under and support forward end of engine cradle to help stabilize vehicle during rear suspension removal/installation.
    GC0095726Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  16. Position under-hoist utility jack or transmission jack (2) under center of the rear crossmember (1). Raise jack head to contact crossmember and secure it in place. When securing the crossmember to the jack, be certain not to secure stabilizer bar. 
    GC0146229Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  17. Remove the four crossmember bolts (2) and remove the crossmember (1).
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