CROSSMEMBER, Cradle, Engine: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: BATTERY AND CABLES

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Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post. Refer to Electrical/Battery System - Standard Procedure .

Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.

Fig 2: LIFTING POINTS

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1 - DRIVE ON LIFT

2 - SAE HOISTING SYMBOLS

2 - FRAME CONTACT LIFT (SINGLE POST)

2 - CHASSIS LIFT (DUAL LIFT)

2 - OUTBOARD LIFT (DUAL LIFT)

2 - FLOOR JACK

3 - HOISTING PADS

3 - FRAME CONTACT LIFT (SINGLE POST)

3 - CHASSIS LIFT (DUAL LIFT)

3 - OUTBOARD LIFT (DUAL LIFT)

3 - FLOOR JACK

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure

Fig 3: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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Remove the left and right front wheels (1). Refer to Tires and Wheels - Removal

Fig 4: TIE ROD ATTACHMENT AT KNUCKLE
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Remove outer tie rod (2) end nut (1) at each knuckle (3).

Fig 5: USING PULLER ON OUTER TIE ROD
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Using, Special Tool 9360 ball joint remover (2), separate outer tie rod (1) from each knuckle.

Fig 6: LINK BALL JOINT AT STABILIZER BAR
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On each side of vehicle, remove nut (5) fastening stabilizer link (3) to stabilizer bar (4). Slide link ball joint stem (1) from bar.

Fig 7: SHOCK ATTACHMENT AT LOWER CONTROL ARM
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Back off nut (3) from bolt (1) attaching shock clevis bracket (2) to lower control arm (7) until it is flush with end of bolt.
Using a brass drift punch, tap the bolt out of the clevis bracket until bolt serrations clear bracket.
Remove nut (3) and bolt (1) for clevis bracket and control arm.
Install engine support tool 8534B.
Remove upper airbox inlet tube.
Install left and right engine lift bracket to cylinder head.

Fig 8: FRONT BELLY PAN
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Remove the front belly pan. See Frame and Bumpers/Under Body Protection/BELLY PAN - Removal

Fig 9: HOSE MOUNTING BRACKET TO CRADLE
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Remove two pressure line retainer bolts (1) from cradle (2).

Fig 10: INNER TIE ROD BELLOWS HEAT SHIELD
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Remove mounting screws, then heat shield (3) above each inner tie rod bellows (2).

Fig 11: AWD GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS
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Remove steering gear upper mounting bolt (4) and nut.
Remove steering gear lower mounting bolts (2 and 3).
Remove steering gear (1) and support from the exhaust system.

Fig 12: BALL JOINT ATTACHMENT
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Loosen nut (4) attaching lower control arm ball joint stud to knuckle (3). Back nut off until nut is even with end of stud. Keeping nut on at this location will help keep end of stud from distorting while using Puller in next step.

Fig 13: USING PULLER ON LOWER BALL JOINT - AWD
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CAUTION: In following step, use care not to damage ball joint seal boot while sliding Puller, Special Tool 9360, into place past seal boot.
Using Puller (2), Special Tool 9360 Ball Joint Removal tool, separate ball joint stud from knuckle.
Remove tool.
Remove left and right engine mount nut.
Remove nut (1) from end of ball joint stud.

Fig 14: STABILIZER BAR BUSHING AND RETAINER
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On each side of vehicle, remove bolts (2) fastening stabilizer bar isolator retainer (3) in place.
Remove stabilizer bar with isolators and retainers from vehicle.
Support the engine cradle (special tool 8534B Engine Support Fixture) with a suitable lifting device.
Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the engine cradle to aid installation.
Remove the four engine cradle bolts and lower the cradle.
Remove the control arms, if required.