Front Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement

Front Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement

Tools Required

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft.
3. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors from the fog lamps.




4. Remove the frame reinforcement nuts (3).
5. Remove the frame reinforcement bolts (1).
6. Remove the frame reinforcements (2).
7. Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.




8. Remove the front frame bolts and retainers.
9. Lower the front of the frame.
10. Remove the frame front upper insulators.




11. Install the J 45296, or equivalent to the front frame insulator you are removing.
12. Using the J 45296, or equivalent remove the front frame insulator from the frame.

Installation Procedure

1. Clean the front frame insulator opening.
2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 01051717 (Canadian P/N 12345884) or equivalent to the inside of the front frame insulator opening.
3. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 01051717 (Canadian P/N 12345884) or equivalent to the front frame insulator.




4. Align the front frame insulator to the front frame opening with the front frame alignment tabs facing to the front.
5. Using the J 45296, or equivalent install the front frame insulator to the front frame.




6. Install the frame front upper insulators.
7. Raise the front of the frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

8. Install the front frame bolts and retainers.

Tighten the front frame bolts to 145 N.m (107 lb ft).

9. Remove the jackstand.




10. Install the frame reinforcements (2).
11. Install the frame reinforcement bolts (1).

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

12. Install the frame reinforcement nuts (3).

Tighten the nuts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

13. Connect the fog lamp electrical connectors to the fog lamps.
14. Connect the steering intermediate shaft.
15. Lower the vehicle.