Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation

Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation

Special Tools
J 39580 Engine Support Stand
Removal Procedure

1.Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .

2.Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

3.Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

4.Remove the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement .





5.Remove the electrical harness retainers (1) securing the engine harness (2) to the frame.

6.Remove the wheel speed sensor wire harness from the frame.

7.Remove the brake pipes from the frame.

8.Remove the brake pressure modulator valve from the bracket assembly. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .

9.Using mechanics wire, support the radiator and AC condenser assembly to the vehicle body.

Note:Mark the stabilizer shaft to ensure the correct position when reinstalling.

10.Loosen the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts.

11.Remove the antilock brake system wire harness from the sway bar links.

12.Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

13.Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

14.Using mechanics wire secure the power steering gear to the engine.

15.Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

16.Remove the power steering and brake line retainers from the frame.

17.Remove the engine mounts lower retaining nuts.





18.Install J 39580 under the frame.

19.Lower the vehicle to the frame support table.

20.Remove the frame mounting bolts (1, 2).

21.With the aid of an assistant, carefully raise the body from the frame.

22.Ensure when raising the body the following items are clear from the frame.

-Brake pipes

-Steering knuckles

-Electrical wiring harnesses

23.With the aid of an assistant, remove the frame from the support fixture.

Installation Procedure

Note:This vehicle is equipped with self alignment pins which aid in the proper reinstallation of the drivetrain and front suspension frame.

1.With the aid of an assistant, position and secure the new frame assembly to the support fixture.

2.With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame.

3.Ensure the following components are clear from the frame.

-The electrical harness

-The steering knuckle assembly

-The brake pipes

Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .





4.Install the frame mountings bolts (2) and tighten to191 N �m (141 lb ft).

5.Install the frame to body bolts (1) and tighten to250 N �m (180 lb ft)

6.Raise the vehicle.

7.Install the engine mount lower retaining nuts (2) and tighten to50 N �m (37 lb ft).

8.Remove the J 39580 from under the vehicle.

9.Install the power steering and brake line retainers to the frame.

10.Remove the mechanics wire supporting the power steering gear.

11.Install the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .

12.Install the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

13.Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

14.Install the brake pressure modulator valve to the bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .

15.Install the brake pipes to the frame.

16.Remove the mechanics wire supporting the radiator.

17.Install the wheel speed sensor wire harness to the frame.





18.Install the electrical harness retainers (1) securing the engine harness (2) to the frame.

19.Install the front compartment lower noise shield. Refer to Front Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement .

20.Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

21.Lower the vehicle.

22.Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .