[ocgltd]

I've never done this before, but need to lower the back of the cradle 3 inches. I see 4 cradle bolts in the back - so that part is simple.

Do I need to disconnect anything before doing this?
Can I loosen/remove the 4 rear bolts only - or do I need to loosen front to prevent bending the cradle?
Can I support the cradle with a single jack (if I drive up on ramps)? Is that a safe way to lower the cradle?

(In case it matters, I need to remove B1S1 O2 sensor which sits on top of the rear exhaust manifold)

 

[sefiro]

Never dropped it to replace a sensor on 96. Not sure about 01. I have lots of ratchet extensions, wobbles, crows feet, stubs so I have never had to drop a cradle to get to sensors. Have had to do it for the odd starter, compressor etc.

Loosen the front a turn or two.

Quality floor jack, 1ton can lower. Have a couple of jack stands available. Be careful of, and might disconnect

• exhaust
• steering

 

[sassanach]

just move the cruise control module out of the way and you have access from above.that''s how i change them.dropping cradles sounds like a very long winded way of doing it.

 

[Yaemish]

If you ever do have to drop the rear cradle, you need to drop the exhaust first. There are rubber hangers under each muffler and one near the catback.

 

[ocgltd]

Sassanach was right - despite what the service manual says, looking straight down behind the engine (at firewwall) I could reach the O2 sensor! Not a fun job (got some nice burns on my forearms) but it worked