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CROSSMEMBER & Suspension Unit: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove brakeline bracket from upper control arm.
  2. Support vehicle with jackstands at frame side rails, and lower hoist. Clean area around brakeline fitting. Remove brakeline from brake caliper, and plug openings.
  3. Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle. Remove stabilizer bar and shock absorber from lower control arm. Remove brakeline bracket bolt from front suspension crossmember.
    CAUTION: Brakeline clips must be disconnected from front suspension unit, or severe damage to brakeline will result when unit is lowered from vehicle.
  4. Remove engine mount support bracket-to-front suspension crossmember bolts. Remove crossmember-to-lower frame rail bolts. Raise hoist and support suspension crossmember. Support engine.
    NOTE: Support engine before lowering front suspension unit.
  5. Remove upper control arm bracket-to-frame side rail bolts. Suspension unit is now disconnected. Lower hoist and remove front suspension unit from vehicle.
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