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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 26 (FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Removal Procedure
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove the front fender liners.
- Remove the engine strut from the lower engine mount and frame.
- Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to INTERMEDIATE PIPE REPLACEMENT (2.2L) or INTERMEDIATE PIPE REPLACEMENT (2.4L) .
- Disconnect the anti-lock brake system (ABS) harness from the lower control arms. Refer to WHEEL SPEED SENSOR REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
- Remove the ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to OUTER TIE ROD .
- On vehicles with a brake pipe running along the support frame, remove the brake pipe from the retainers.
- Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts and secure out of the way using mechanic's wire or equivalent, being sure not to overextend the intermediate shaft.
- Remove the front suspension support brace. Refer to FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT BRACE REPLACEMENT .
- Lower the vehicle until the front suspension crossmember rests on jack stands.
- Remove the front suspension crossmember mounting bolts.
- Raise the vehicle off of the front suspension crossmember.
- Remove the following components if replacing the front suspension crossmember:
- The lower control arms - Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT .
- The power steering gear - Refer to POWER RACK & PINION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.