Removal and Replacement

Frame Removal

Tools Required

J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table

Removal Procedure

1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L or to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) in General Information.
3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
4. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.1L) Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.8L) in Power Steering.
5. Secure the power steering cooler.
6. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering.




7. Secure the power steering gear.
8. Remove the engine mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L and to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
9. Remove the transaxle mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.




10. Disconnect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1).
11. Remove both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) from the frame and the lower control arms.
12. Separate both of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.




13. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580 .




14. Remove and DISCARD the front frame-to-body bolts.




15. Remove and DISCARD the rear frame-to-body bolts.
16. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
17. If you are replacing the frame, remove the following components:

* Both of the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
* The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
* The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Insulator Replacement (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Insulator Replacement) and to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Rear Insulator Replacement (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Rear Insulator Replacement)

Installation Procedure

1. If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:

* Both of the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
* The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
* The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Insulator Replacement (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Front Insulator Replacement) and to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Rear Insulator Replacement (Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Rear Insulator Replacement)




2. Position the engine support table with the frame under the vehicle.
3. Lower the vehicle to the frame.




4. Loosely install the NEW rear frame-to-body bolts.




5. Loosely install the NEW front frame-to-body bolts.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Align the frame to the body by inserting two 19 X 203 mm (0.74 X 8.0 in) pins in the alignment holes on the right side of the frame.

Tighten the frame bolts to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).

7. Connect both the lower ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
8. Install the engine mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L and to Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
9. Install the transaxle mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
10. Install the steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering.




11. Connect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1).
12. Install both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) to the frame and the lower control arm.
13. Install the power steering cooler pipe. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.1L) Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement (3.8L) in Power Steering.
14. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L or to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
17. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.