Crossmember Assembly Removal

Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the wheels. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL .
Drain the power steering oil. Refer to P/S PUMP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .
Remove the power steering pipe union nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pipe Union Nuts
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Remove the interm shaft and the bolt.
CAUTION: Before removing the interm shaft and the bolt, please be advised that the steering wheel unit is horizontal, with the spokes pointing down. This is the straight-ahead position. Make a mark on the stub shaft housing that lines up with a mark on the intermediate shaft lower universal joint. This mark will be used for proper alignment during installation.

Fig 2: Identifying Interm Shaft And Bolt
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Remove the centermember. Refer to Centermember Assembly Removal .
Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REMOVAL .
Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to OUTER TIE ROD REMOVAL .
Disconnect the control arm ball joint. Refer to Control Arm Removal .

Fig 3: Identifying Outer Tie Rod And Control Arm Ball Joint
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Remove the crossmember bolts-to-control arm and nuts-to-longitudinal.
Remove the crossmember.
WARNING: To remove the possibility of personal injury or any kind of damage, be sure to support the crossmember assembly properly by jack stands before removing the crossmember.

Fig 4: Identifying Crossmember Bolts-To-Control Arm And Nuts-To-Longitudinal
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Remove the power steering gear set. Refer to RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .
Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Bar Removal .
Remove the control arm from the crossmember assembly. Refer to Control Arm Removal .

Fig 5: Identifying Control Arm & Crossmember Assembly
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