Mounting Rubber Removal Note

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Suspend the engine using the SSTs.

Fig 1: Suspending The Engine Using SSTs
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Support the front crossmember using a jack.
WARNING:
- Verify that the crossmember component is securely supported by a jack. If the crossmember component falls, it could cause serious injury or death, or damage to the vehicle.
Remove the transverse member.
Remove the mounting rubber while gradually lowering the front crossmember.

Fig 2: Supporting The Front Crossmember Using Jack
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