CROSSMEMBER, Cradle, Engine: Removal
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to REMOVAL .
- Remove front belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, REMOVAL .
- Install the Engine Lift Fixture (special tool #8984B, Fixture, Engine Lifting) (1), Engine Lift Adapter (special tool #8984-UPD, Adapter, Engine Lift) (2) and the Engine Support Fixture (special tool #8534C, Fixture, Driveline Support) (3) and remove the engine mount bolts securing the mount to the cradle. For 3.6L, refer to ENGINE MOUNTING . For 5.7L, refer to ENGINE MOUNTING . For 6.2L, refer to ENGINE MOUNTING . For 6.4L, refer to ENGINE MOUNTING .
- Remove the steering gear. Refer to GEAR, REMOVAL .
- Remove the front brake rotors. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL .
- Separate the stabilizer bar from the strut. Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- Separate the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle and the strut from the lower control arm. Refer to BALL JOINT, SUSPENSION, LOWER, REMOVAL .
- Separate the wire harness (1) on right front corner of crossmember.
- Separate the power steering hydraulic lines, if equipped.
- Mark the position of the cradle on the frame (1) using a grease pencil or equivalent to aid installation.
- Support the cradle with a suitable lifting device.
- Remove the bolts (2) and remove the cradle (1).
- If necessary, remove the front stabilizer bar (2). Refer to STABILIZER BAR, FRONT, REMOVAL .
- If necessary, remove the lower control arms (3). Refer to ARM, LOWER CONTROL, RWD, REMOVAL .
- If necessary, remove the tension struts (1). Refer to STRUT, TENSION, REMOVAL .
