CROSSMEMBER-Engine Cradle: Removal: Notes

Fig 1: Engine Support Tool

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1. Support engine using engine support fixture No. 8534 or equivalent.
2. Remove the front skid plates. (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/SKID PLATE-FRONT - REMOVAL) .
3. Remove the rotors. (Refer to BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR) .
   Fig 2: Tie Rod Components

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   NOTE: Do not twist the boot anytime during removal or installation.
4. Remove the outer tie rod end (2) nut (1) from the ball stud.
   Fig 3: Tie Rod End Puller

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5. Separate the outer tie rod end (3) from the knuckle with puller tool No. 8677 (5).
   Fig 4: Ball Joint Separator Tool

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   1 - SPECIAL TOOL 8677

   2 - UPPER BALL JOINT

   3 - KNUCKLE

6. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
7. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using puller tool No. 8677 (1).
   Fig 5: Knuckle & Components

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8. Remove the axle nuts and reinstall a couple threads.
   Fig 6: Speed Sensor Harness

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9. Disconnect the speed sensors (2) and separate the harness from the support clips (1).
   Fig 7: Separating Ball Joint From Knuckle Using Special Tool

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   1 - KNUCKLE

   2 - C-4150A

10. Remove the lower ball joint nut.
11. Separate the lower ball joint from the knuckle (1) using puller tool No. C-4150A (2).
    Fig 8: Knuckle & Components

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12. Remove the axle nuts (3) and remove the knuckles (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 9: Clevis Bolt

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13. Remove the lower clevis bolts.