|
Re: front cross member and steering removal tips
The entire cross member A arms and all will drop right out of the truck all connected. The steering is another issue. There are several points forward of the main cross member that need to be unbolted as well. Does it have power steering? it would be a little easier to handle if you did it in steps. Remove the steering rod ends from the spindles and the steering shaft from the steering box then drop out the steering system. After you get all that out of the way it will make it easier to get to the cross member and unbolt it. There are 12 bolts (IIRC) holding the CM in place. three on each side of the frame (behind the upper A arm bracket) and three on the bottom of each frame rail. By taking it apart at the spindles you will not have to re align after as long as you mark all the shafts so you know if they have spun or not.
I am assuming the engine is not in the truck?
|