FRONT CROSSMEMBER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


BME021334800W01

1. Remove the front pipe. (L3) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].)

Remove the flexible pipe. (MZR-CD (RF Turbo)) (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR-CD (RF Turbo)].)

2. Remove the extension bar and change control rod. (L3 only)

3. Remove the engine mount member.

4. Remove the steering gear and linkage. (See STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

5. Remove the transverse member.

6. Remove the front lower arm.

7. Remove in the order indicated in the table.

1
Stabilizer control link nut
2
No.1 engine mount center bolt
3
No.1 engine mount bracket (MZR-CD (RF Turbo) only)
4
Crossmember component
5
Front stabilizer
6
No.1 engine mount
7
Front crossmember

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.

9. Inspect the front wheel alignment if necessary.

Crossmember Component Removal Note

1. Support the crossmember using a jack and remove the bolts and nuts.

2. Remove the crossmember component.