Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the 4 front steering gear crossmember rear mounting bolts.
- Remove the 10 rear steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
- Remove the left converter heat shield. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement.
- Remove the rear steering gear crossmember from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the rear steering gear crossmember to the vehicle.
- Install the left converter heat shield. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Replacement.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the 10 rear steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the rear steering gear crossmember mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the 4 front steering gear crossmember rear mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front steering gear crossmember mounting bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.