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Removal Procedure

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  1. Support the radiator and condenser from above using the condenser tabs on each side.
  2. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  3. Steering Column Dash Inner Seal Replacement - Remove
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  5. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  6. Front Bumper Fascia Extension Replacement - Remove
  7. Underbody Brace Replacement - Front  - Remove
  8. Underbody Brace Replacement - Middle X-Rod  - Remove
  9. Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement - Remove
  10. Exhaust Pipe Front Hanger Bracket Replacement - Remove
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    Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (2) from the frame on both sides.

  12. Remove the wiring harness retainers (3) from the frame and the lower control arm.
  13. Remove the radiator wiring harness (1) from the frame.
  14. Remove the wiring harness retainers (4) from the frame.
  15. Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint.[2x] - Lower Control Arm Replacement
  16. Remove the upper stabilizer shaft link nut.[2x] - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
  17. Disconnect the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.[2x] - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
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    Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt(1) - Remove

  19. Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolt(2) - Remove
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    Carefully disconnect the 2 electrical connectors (3) from the steering gear. Use the following procedure to disconnect the 2 electrical connectors:

    1. Insert a small flat bladed tool into the pocket of the connector retention feature.
    2. Gently move the retention feature back and pull on the connector to disconnect the connector.
  21. Remove wiring harness retainer (1).
  22. Remove the wiring harness bracket bolts from the steering gear.(4)[2x]
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    Remove the 2 frame rear bolts (1).

  24. Remove the 4 front compartment front panel bolts (2).
  25. Remove both front compartment front panels (3).
  26. Loosen the bumper lower impact bar bracket bolt. Refer to Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar Bracket Replacement
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    NOTE:

    Support the drivetrain and front suspension frame with a suitable hydraulic jack.

    Remove the 4 frame front bolts (1).

  28. Remove the 2 front bumper lower impact bar brackets (2).
  29. Remove the frame (3) from the vehicle.
  30. Remove the following components if replacing the frame:
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