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REMOVAL The front cradle crossmember must be installed in the design location to achieve proper front end sus- NOTE: If the caged nuts in the frame rails become T (Fig. 20). REMOVAL (1) Disconnect battery negative cable. instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRU- PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER - REMOVAL). (3) Remove steering column cover backing plate (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEER- COLUMN COVER BACKING PLATE - REMOVAL). (4) Position steering so front wheels are straight ahead. CAUTION: Do not rotate steering wheel after disen- (5) Remove clinch bolt attaching steering column coupling to steering gear shaft (Fig. 21). (6) Remove steering column coupling from tele- scoping steering gear shaft. (7) Hoist vehicle and support on safety stands. pump and oil return hose coupling. (9) Using a hose pinch-off pliers (C-4390), pinch power steering oil return hose off between the cross- (10) Loosen hose clamp at the cradle crossmember coupling. (11) Disconnect return hose from metal tube. back of power steering pump, Remove flare nut (13) Remove high pressure hose from pump. leads to cradle crossmember. (16) Position anti-lock brake leads out of the way. stabilizer bar. (18) Disconnect lower ball joints from lower steer- ing knuckles (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/ (19) Remove the rear engine mount heat shield (Fig. 22). (20) Remove through bolt attaching rear engine mount to cradle crossmember (Fig. 23). (21) Using paint or grease pencil, mark outline of cradle crossmember on frame rails to aid installation. (22) Support cradle crossmember on suitable lift- ing device (Fig. 25). (23) Remove bolts attaching crossmember to front frame rails (Fig. 24). (24) Remove cradle crossmember from vehicle (Fig. 25). Fig. 20 FRONT CRADLE CROSSMEMBER CAGED NUT 1 - BRACKET Fig. 21 STEERING COUPLING 1 - STEERING SHAFT BOOT RS FRAME & BUMPERS 13 - 17 FRONT CRADLE CROSSMEMBER (Continued) |