Tools Required

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the generator from the accessory mounting bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the washer pump/reservoir. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.



4. Remove the engine coolant temperature switch electrical connector and reposition.
5. Remove the front headlamp electrical connector and reposition.
6. Install J 41803 andJ 28467-B and support the engine.
7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
8. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



9. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod end stud nuts (3). Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering.



10. If equipped, disconnect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector.



11. Disconnect the real time damping (RTD) sensor links.
12. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
13. Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
14. Remove the bolts from the electronic brake control module/brake pressure modulator valve (EBCM/BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brakes.
15. Support and reposition the EBCM/BPMV and bracket away from the crossmember.



16. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
17. Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the crossmember.
18. Lift the power steering gear off of the crossmember and support.



19. Using the J 33432-A ,remove the transverse spring from the vehicle. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .



20. Disconnect the lower shock absorber bolts from the lower control arms.



21. Remove the lower control arm bolts from the crossmember.
22. Place a transmission jack under the crossmember.
23. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.



24. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the crossmember.



25. Disconnect the electrical harness from the clips on the crossmember.
26. Disconnect the brake pipe from the clips on the crossmember.



27. Remove the crossmember mounting nuts.
28. Lower the crossmember out of the vehicle by removing the transmission jack from under the crossmember.

1. Raise the crossmember to the vehicle.

1.1.	Align the crossmember dowel pins to the frame rails.

1.2.	Align the engine mount studs.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install new crossmember mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the new crossmember mounting nuts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

3. Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.



4. Fasten the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips to the crossmember.
5. Fasten the brake pipe to the retaining clips on the crossmember.



6. Connect the electrical harness to the clips on the crossmember.
7. Connect the brake pipe to the clips on the crossmember.



8. Install the transverse spring with theJ 33432-A connected, to the crossmember. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .



9. Install the lower control arm to the crossmember. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .



10. Install the shock absorbers to the lower control arms.

Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).




11. Install the power steering gear to the crossmember.

Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

12. Install the bolts to the brake pressure modulator valve bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brakes.
13. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.



14. Install the steering linkage outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering.
15. If equipped, connect the RTD sensor links to the upper control arm.



16. If equipped, connect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector.
17. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
18. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Remove J 41803 andJ 28467-B from the engine.
21. Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
22. Install the washer pump/reservoir. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.



23. Install the engine coolant temperature switch electrical connector.
24. Install the front headlamp electrical connector.
25. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

26. Program the Transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming/Synchronization in Keyless Entry.
27. Perform a vehicle front end alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.