Is it possible to change the front crossmember, WITHOUT pulling the motor and tranny(6spd) on a 99?

TIA

 

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Crossmember Replacement - Front Suspension
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
J 41803 Engine Support Fixture
J 33432-A Transverse Spring Compressor





Caution
Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.


Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Remove the generator from the accessory mounting bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
Remove the washer pump/reservoir. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.



Remove the engine coolant temperature switch electrical connector and reposition.
Remove the front headlamp electrical connector and reposition.
Install J 41803 and J 28467-B and support the engine.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod end stud nuts (3). Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering.



If equipped, disconnect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector.



Disconnect the real time damping (RTD) sensor links.
Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
Remove the bolts from the electronic brake control module/brake pressure modulator valve (EBCM/BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brakes.
Support and reposition the EBCM/BPMV and bracket away from the crossmember.



Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the crossmember.
Lift the power steering gear off of the crossmember and support.



Remove the transverse spring from the vehicle. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .



Disconnect the lower shock absorber bolts from the lower control arms.



Remove the lower control arm bolts from the crossmember.
Place a transmission jack under the crossmember.
Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.



Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the crossmember.



Disconnect the electrical from the clips on the crossmember.
Disconnect the brake pipe from the clips on the crossmember.



Remove the crossmember mounting nuts.
Lower the crossmember out of the vehicle by removing the transmission jack from under the crossmember.
Installation Procedure




Raise the crossmember to the vehicle.
Align the crossmember dowel pins to the frame rails.
Align the engine mount studs.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


Install new crossmember mounting nuts. Tighten
Tighten the new crossmember mounting nuts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

Install the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.



Fasten the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips to the crossmember.
Fasten the brake pipe to the retaining clips on the crossmember.



Connect the electrical to the clips on the crossmember.
Connect the brake pipe to the clips on the crossmember.



Install the transverse spring to the crossmember. Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .



Install the lower control arm to the crossmember. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .



Install the shock absorbers to the lower control arms. Tighten
Tighten the shock absorber lower mounting nuts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).





Install the power steering gear to the crossmember. Tighten
Tighten the power steering gear mounting bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

Install the EBCM bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brakes.
Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.



Install the steering linkage outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering.
If equipped, connect the RTD sensor links to the upper control arm.



If equipped, connect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector.
Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Remove J 41803 and J 28467-B from the engine.
Install the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
Install the washer pump/reservoir. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.



Install the engine coolant temperature switch electrical connector.
Install the front headlamp electrical connector.
Connect the negative battery cable. Tighten
Tighten the negative battery cable to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).

Program the Transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Programming/Synchronization in Keyless Entry.
Perform a vehicle front end alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.

 

Thank you Byron, you've made my day!!

Regards

 

How many hours of labor do you think it would take for a mechanic or body shop to do this job?? It looks like I am going to have to replace my crossmember too.
Thanks

 

gerrigirl, stop that crying, it's not all that bad. Why are you changing the crossmember?

 

Long story short... I bought this car with a rebuilt title, had inspection all was ok.. (so I thought) Fixed it up a little at a time, and thought I was done...Mechanic replaced the clutch and flywheel, and that"s when they saw there is a major crack on the passenger side right corner. It was badly welded by the previous owner...
so I was told it would be better to replace the whole thing...
Can I cry now??

 

I have NEVER done this swap myself

Stangkiller has done the swap in his garage

Basically you support the motor by the pan I believe(2x8) and drop the xmember

I would not consider this a major job

 

Stop it!!!!!!
I agree with Steve, not major.

 

Should take you 4-5 hours.

 

I wish I could do it myself but I can't, I guess I wanted to know how much would a shop charge me to do this job. Has anyone paid to have it done??
Thanks

 

Flatrate is 4.4 hours.

 

Thanks, now I just need to find someone to do it and not rip me off...
anyone know of a place in eastern Pa?? should I look for a body shop or mechanic shop?

 

It can be done in space with no engine support fixture by the way.

 

Space. The final frontier.

 

Hi, This is my first post you guys are awesome!!! I have a similar story to gerrigirl I bought a 1999 coupe that needed so work and when i jacked it up I found out the crossmember was broke thank you so much for the info. Byronhunter is that from the service manual?