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CROSSMEMBER & Suspension Unit: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery negative cable. Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove brake line bracket from upper control arm.
  2. Support vehicle with jack stands at frame side rails, and lower hoist. Clean area around brake line fitting. Remove brake line 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 brake line bracket bolt from front suspension crossmember.
    CAUTION: Brake line clips must be disconnected from front suspension unit, or severe damage to brake line 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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