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Crossmember Assembly Removal

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the wheels. Refer to WHEEL REMOVAL .
  3. Drain the power steering oil. Refer to P/S PUMP ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .
  4. Remove the power steering pipe union nuts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Pipe Union Nuts
    G04719270Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. 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
    G04719271Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Remove the centermember. Refer to Centermember Assembly Removal .
  7. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REMOVAL .
  8. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to OUTER TIE ROD REMOVAL .
  9. Disconnect the control arm ball joint. Refer to Control Arm Removal .
    Fig 3: Identifying Outer Tie Rod And Control Arm Ball Joint
    G04719272Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Remove the crossmember bolts-to-control arm and nuts-to-longitudinal.
  11. 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
    G04719273Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Remove the power steering gear set. Refer to RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY REMOVAL .
  13. Remove the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Bar Removal .
  14. Remove the control arm from the crossmember assembly. Refer to Control Arm Removal .
    Fig 5: Identifying Control Arm & Crossmember Assembly
    G04719274Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.