Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle)
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement (Short Cradle)
Special Tools
-CH-51034 Cradle Alignment Guide Pins
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
Removal Procedure
1.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2.Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
3.Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector from the front frame, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement Service and Repair .
4.Remove the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement Service and Repair .
5.Disconnect the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
6.Remove the four fasteners (1) retaining the stabilizer shaft to the drivetrain and front suspension.
7.Remove the steering rack retaining fasteners (1) and discard.
8.Using mechanics wire, secure the power steering gear and stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
9.Disconnect the hydraulic power steering hoses from the front frame.
10.Disconnect the exhaust isolators (2) from the front suspension frame.
11.Disconnect the power brake booster pump hose and connector, if equipped.
12.Remove the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through fasteners (1).
13.Using a suitable support table or equivalent, support the front suspension frame.
14.Remove the two upper frame suspension retaining fasteners (1).
15.Remove the two frame rear fasteners (1).
16.Remove the frame (2) from the vehicle.
17.Remove the following components, if replacing the frame:
-The lower control arms-Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
-The power brake booster pump, if equipped-Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement .
-The rear transmission mount bracket-Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear .
Installation Procedure
1.Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension frame if removed:
-The rear transmission mount bracket-Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear .
-The power brake booster pump, if equipped-Refer to Power Brake Booster Pump Replacement .
-The lower control arms-Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
2.Install the frame into the vehicle.
3.Using the
CH-51034 Cradle Alignment Guide Pins, have an assistant vertically insert and hold the pins through the front suspension frame and floor panel (1).
Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .
4.Install the frame (2) rear fasteners (1) and tighten:
4.1First Pass:100 N �m (74 lb ft).
4.2Final Pass: an additional60 to 75 degrees.
5.Install the two upper frame suspension retaining fasteners (1) and tighten to135 N �m (100 lb ft).
6.Remove the wire retaining the power steering gear and stabilizer shaft to the vehicle.
7.Install the steering gear retaining fasteners (1). Refer to Steering Gear Boot Replacement .
8.Connect the hydraulic power steering hoses to the front frame.
9.Connect the exhaust isolators (2) to the front suspension frame.
10.Install the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through fasteners (1). Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
11.Connect the power brake booster pump hose and connector, if equipped.
12.Connect the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
13.Connect the stabilizer shaft to the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
14.Install the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement Service and Repair .
15.Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector to the front frame, if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission Protector Replacement Service and Repair .
16.Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
17.Lower the vehicle.