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The engine must be OUT far enough so the drive shaft is all the way out of the bell housing
before lifting the engine up and out of the engine bay.
Move the A/C compressor off to the side if you haven't done so already. Check for any fuel lines,
EVAP lines, or electrical wires/components that are still connected or in the way.
Once you are sure nothing is preventing you from removing the engine, you can lift the engine
completely out of the engine bay.
Cross Member/Front Suspension Tear-Down
Disconnect the sway bar from the Control Arm. You will need an 18 mm wrench and possibly a 6 mm
Hex key to hold the rod end steady while you loosen the nut. The ball joint may need some convincing
to come out of the Control Arm. If you plan to sell the sway bars, be careful not to break the links as
they are only plastic.
Unclip the ABS from the Cross member. Unbolt the Lower Control arm nut and remove the bolts.
Save the Control Arms, Spindles, Brakes, and all nuts and bolts.
Unbolt the shock (13 mm deep socket).
Rear Suspension/Transmission Removal
Support the Transmission/cross member at the front, rear and at the sides to keep it from
tipping.
Unbolt the Upper Control Arm using an 18 mm socket on the head of the bolt. The nut at the end of
the bolt is a welded nut so all you need to remove the bolt is an 18 mm socket.
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