No. 1 engine mount rubber removal note (AWD)

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Remove the joint bolt (steering gear side) and disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the front crossmember extension.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Crossmember Extension
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Remove the insulator shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Removing Insulator
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Disconnect the hanger rubber from the front crossmember and set it aside.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Hanger Rubber From Front Crossmember
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Disconnect the front stabilizer link (front stabilizer side). (See FRONT STABILIZER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the No. 1 engine mount rubber installation bolt (front crossmember side).

Fig 4: Removing No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber Installation Bolt (Front Crossmember Side)
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Support the front crossmember component using a jack.

Fig 5: Supporting Front Crossmember Component Using Jack
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Loosen the front crossmember installation bolts (8) and lower the front crossmember component to 15-20 mm {0.60-0.78 in}.

Fig 6: Loosening Front Crossmember Installation Bolts
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NOTE:
- To remove the No. 1 engine mount rubber, lower the front crossmember component to make clearance between the component and transfer.
Remove the No. 1 engine mount rubber.

Fig 7: Removing No. 1 Engine Mount Rubber

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