Removal

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO THE OPPOSITE END OF THE VEHICLE THAT COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED FROM.

1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove the right front road wheel.





3. Remove the right side splash shield.
a. Remove two push pins.
b. Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations.

IMPORTANT: Remove rear section of shield first, then front

IMPORTANT: If molded-in fasteners are damaged or broken, drill out with a 5/16 bit and replace with a push pin.





4. Remove engine strut-to-engine bracket fastener.
5. Remove engine strut-to-cradle bracket fastener.
6. Remove the two cradle bracket-to-cradle fasteners.
7. Place a screw-type jack under the engine oil pan (use a block of wood between the oil pan and the jack).
8. Raise the powertrain using a screw-type jack enough to remove the strut. Once enough clearance is obtained, remove the strut.





9. Remove engine strut-to-cradle bracket.