CROSSMEMBER-Engine Cradle: Removal: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Engine Support Tool

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Support engine using engine support tool #8534 or equivalent.
Remove the front skid plates. (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/SKID PLATE-FRONT - REMOVAL)

Remove the rotors. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR)

Fig 2: Tie Rod Components

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1 - NUT

2 - OUTER TIE ROD END

3 - JAM NUT

4 - INNER TIE ROD END

5 - KNUCKLE

NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during removal or installation.

Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the ball stud.

Fig 3: Tie Rod End Puller

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1 - INNER TIE ROD END

2 - JAM NUT

3 - OUTER TIE ROD END

4 - KNUCKLE

5 - 8677

Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle with Remover 8677 (5).

Fig 4: Upper Ball Joint Separation

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1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8677

2 - UPPER BALL JOINT

3 - KNUCKLE

Remove the upper ball joint nut.
Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using tool 8677 (1).

Fig 5: Knuckle
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Remove the axle nuts and reinstall a couple threads.

Fig 6: Speed Sensor
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Disconnect the speed sensors (2) and separate the harness from the support clips (1).

Fig 7: Ball Joint Tool
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1 - KNUCKLE

2 - C-4150A
Remove the lower ball joint nut.
Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle (1) using tool C-4150A (2).

Fig 8: Knuckle
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Remove the axle nuts (3) and remove the knuckles (1) from the vehicle.

Fig 9: Clevis Bolt
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Remove the lower clevis bolts.