Cross Member Removal Help...
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I'm in the process of removing my engine, and I'm stuck on the "lower the cross memeber" step. I've removed the power steering pump leaving the lines connected (it's sitting on the floor), I took the bolt out of the steering knuckle, I took the bottom bolt out of each engine mount, and took the two bolts holding the cross member to the car out on each side (yes, the engine is supported with a hoist on the top).
It looks like it wants to come out, but is holding on to something. I'm thinking maybe the steering knuckle (I saw somewhere you have to use a punch and knock this loose?), maybe the engine mounts (you only have to take the single bottom nut off each side, right?)??
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It looks like it wants to come out, but is holding on to something. I'm thinking maybe the steering knuckle (I saw somewhere you have to use a punch and knock this loose?), maybe the engine mounts (you only have to take the single bottom nut off each side, right?)??
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No, torque tube is still attached...so is the bell housing (though I removed the four bolts that hold it in place). I'm currently just trying to remove the cross member, and it's being stubborn.
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Well, I used a pry bar and the steering knuckle/gear seperated quite easily, so that's not it. I seems like the motor mounts are holding on. I removed the bottom nut, which appears to be what holds the motor mounts to the cross member...do you also have to remove the top two bolts on each mount??
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The motor mounts have a big rubber lip on them which cradle them on the cross bar. Why are you trying to remove the cross bar? Just lower the motor down with it attached. The bar kind of protects the oil pan when it is lowered down on the ground. But if you want to remove it, do you have the A-arm removed from it? Also you will need to disconect the ball joints from the A-arm so the steering rack will remove with it. (If you have not allready done this.) Good luck!
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Well, I decided to go this route...the top motor mount bolts don't look fun to get at. So I think I have every bolt out I need to for separating the block from the bell housing, but it just won't let go. I removed the four large bolts, the reference and speed sensor, the starter, etc. I've been lowering/raising the engine jiggling and prying as I do so, but just can't get them to separate...am I missing something?