:  Feb 7, 2005



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  : Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.

. Remove the transmission undershield.
  Remove the 6 bolts.




. Release the 3 fuel lines.
  Release from the 3 clips.




. Release the exhaust front mounting.



. Release the HO2S wiring harness and bracket from the crossmember.
  Remove the 2 bolts.
  Tie the bracket aside.




. Remove the transmission support insulator through-bolt.
  Support the transfer case.




. Remove the crossmember.
  Remove the 4 nuts and bolts.




. Install the crossmember.
  Tighten the nuts and bolts to 90 Nm (66 lb.ft).

. Install the transmission support insulator through-bolt and tighten to 175 Nm (129 lb.ft).

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  : Make sure the H02S wiring harness is not twisted more than 180 degrees and is not in contact with either the exhaust or driveshaft.

Attach the HO2S wiring harness and bracket to the crossmember.
  Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Secure the 3 fuel lines.
  Secure in the clips.

. Connect the exhaust front mounting.

. Install the transmission undershield.
  Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).