View single post by Mark Rosenbaum

Posted: 01-09-2007 01:33 am

Here's an approach that should work.

Jack up car and support with 4 jack stands. Forward jack stands must be to rear of crossmember.
Remove front wheels. Undo brake pipe running to crossmember, seal pipe ends to minimize dripping brake fluid. Remove steering U-joint.
Place a scissors jack under oil pan using 2x4 lumber section to avoid damaging pan. Just barely support engine weight. One can also use an engine hoist (from the top) instead.
Undo motor mounts and raise engine a bit, and support its weight with jack stands. WARNING: Be 100% certain engine is stable, as major damage can occur if the engine should slip.
Place scissors jack under each end of crossmember. Place mechanic's creeper under car beneath crossmember. Undo crossmember attaching hardware. Lower crossmember slowly onto creeper. Pull creeper from under car.
During reassembly, center car's steering wheel and front road wheels when reattaching steering U-joint. Also remember to bleed both front and rear brakes.

Several members have posted front crossmember photos on the JHP site, and a look at these should clarify things considerably. Good luck.