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Engine Cradle CROSSMEMBER: Removal

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  1. Install engine support tool 8534 or equivalent.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the lower control arms. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL)
  4. Remove the sway bar. (Refer to SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER BAR - REMOVAL)
  5. Remove the front axle, if equipped. Refer toREMOVAL
  6. Remove the power steering rack. (Refer to STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL)
  7. Loosen the engine mount through bolts. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Engine Mount
    GC0025619Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ENGINE MOUNT
    2 - THROUGH BOLT
    3 - ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBER
  8. Support the engine cradle with a suitable lifting device.
  9. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the engine support cradle.
  10. Remove the engine cradle support bolts and remove the engine cradle. See Fig 2.
Fig 2: Engine Cradle
GC0025617Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
2 - ENGINE CRADLE CROSSMEMBER
3 - ENGINE CRADLE SUPPORT BOLTS (4)
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