Front CROSSMEMBER: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.

Remove the sub frame.

Remove both the stabilizer and jack-up plate.

Fig 1: Removing Both Stabilizer And Jack-Up Plate

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Disconnect the tie-rod end from housing.

Remove the front exhaust pipe.

Remove the front transverse link from front crossmember and body.

Fig 2: Removing Front Transverse Link From Front Crossmember And Body

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Remove the nuts attaching engine mount cushion rubber to crossmember.

Remove the steering universal joint.

Disconnect the power steering pipe from steering gear box.

Lift the engine by approx. 10 mm (0.39 in) by using chain block.

Support the crossmember with a jack, remove nuts securing crossmember to body and lower the crossmember gradually along with steering gearbox.

IMPORTANT: When removing the crossmember downward, be careful that tie-rod end does not interfere with SFJ boot.