Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
Remove the engine strut from the lower engine mount and frame. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 2.2L (L61).
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Intermediate Pipe Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
Disconnect the ABS harness from the lower control arms.
Disconnect the ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
Disconnect the tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
On vehicles with a brake pipe running along the crossmember, disconnect the brake pipe from the retainers.
Remove the power steering gear to crossmember mounting bolts.
Secure the power steering gear to the body, taking care not to over extend the intermediate shaft.
Remove the front suspension support brace. Refer to Front Suspension Support Brace Replacement .
Support the crossmember, using suitable jack stands.
Remove the front suspension crossmember mounting bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Front Suspension Crossmember Mounting Bolts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Lower the crossmember from the vehicle.
If replacing the crossmember, remove the following components:
- The lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
- The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .