Service and Repair Procedures for Front Cross-Member of Vanden Plas V8-40L SC (AJ27) (2001)
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18. WARNING:
WHEN TIGHTENING TOOL NUT, USE LOWER DOWEL AS A GUIDE TO ENSURE THAT THE TOOL STEM DOES NOT ROTATE
AND DISTURB POSITION OF DOWEL IN SUSPENSION TURRET.
Tighten nut of special tool 204-114 to full extent, to achieve suspension mid-laden position.
19. Raise front of vehicle and support on stands.
20. Remove front road wheels.
21. Remove crossbeam to engine Hydramount bolts.
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Remove bolt securing crossbeam to Hydramount.
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Fully withdraw bolt into crossbeam insert.
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Repeat procedure to remove and withdraw bolt on opposite side
22. Remove lower nut and bolt from front shock absorber.
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Repeat procedure to remove bolt from opposite side shock absorber.
23. Slacken but do not remove crossbeam rear bolt and nuts.
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Slacken crossbeam LH rear mounting bolt and nut.
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Repeat procedure to slacken crossbeam RH rear mounting nut.
24. Release lower steering column from pinion shaft.
1. Remove lower steering column nut and bolt.
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Move column upwards to release it from pinion shaft.
