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CROSSMEMBER-Engine Cradle: Removal

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Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Battery Cables
GC0012970Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable (2) from battery post. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE) .
  2. Siphon power steering fluid from pump reservoir.
    Fig 2: Lifting Points
    GC0012521Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    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
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
    Fig 3: Tire And Wheel Mounting
    GC0012971Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove the left and right front wheels (1). (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - REMOVAL)
    Fig 4: Tie Rod Attachment at Knuckle
    GC0013294Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Remove outer tie rod (2) end nut (1) at each knuckle (3).
    Fig 5: Using Puller on Outer Tie Rod
    GC0013293Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Using Remover (2), Special Tool 9630, separate outer tie rod (1) from each knuckle.
    Fig 6: Link Ball Joint At Stabilizer Bar
    GC0014092Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. 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
    GC0014069Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Item_1
    2 - Item _2
  8. 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.
  9. Using a brass drift punch, tap the bolt out of the clevis bracket until bolt serrations clear bracket.
  10. Remove nut (3) and bolt (1) for clevis bracket and control arm.
  11. Install engine support tool #8534.
  12. Remove upper airbox inlet tube.
  13. Install left and right engine lift bracket to cylinder head.
    Fig 8: Locating Front Belly Pan And Screws
    GC0012960Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Remove the front belly pan. (Refer to BODY/EXTERIOR/BELLY PAN - REMOVAL)
    Fig 9: Hose Mounting Bracket to Cradle
    GC0013312Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Item_1
    2 - Item _2
  15. Remove two pressure line retainer bolts (1) from cradle (2).
    Fig 10: Rack Assembly And Inner Tie Rod Bellows Heat Shields
    GC0013295Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Item_1
    2 - Item _2
  16. Remove mounting screws, then heat shield (3) above each inner tie rod bellows (2).
    Fig 11: Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GC0013291Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Item_1
    2 - Item _2
  17. Remove steering gear upper mounting bolt (4) and nut.
  18. Remove steering gear lower mounting bolts (2 and 3).
  19. Remove steering gear (1) and support from the exhaust system.
    Fig 12: Ball Joint & Axle Attachment At Knuckle
    GC0014043Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - Item_1
    2 - Item _2
  20. 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
    GC0014044Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: In following step, use care not to damage ball joint seal boot while sliding Puller, Special Tool 9360, into place past seal boot.
  21. Using Puller (2), Special Tool 9360, separate ball joint stud from knuckle.
  22. Remove tool.
  23. Remove left and right engine mount nut.
  24. Remove nut (1) from end of ball joint stud.
    Fig 14: Stabilizer Bar Bushing and Retainer
    GC0014091Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  25. On each side of vehicle, remove bolts (2) fastening stabilizer bar isolator retainer (3) in place.
  26. Remove stabilizer bar with isolators and retainers from vehicle.
  27. Support the engine cradle (special tool #8534) with a suitable lifting device.
  28. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the engine cradle to aid installation.
  29. Remove the four engine cradle bolts and lower the cradle.
  30. Remove the control arms, if required.
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