Frame Replacement (2MT70 Transmission)

Frame Replacement (2MT70 Transmission)

Special Tools
J 39580

Removal Procedure
Danger:Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
-Identify how to disable high voltage.

-Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.

-Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.
1.Disable the hybrid high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Disabling .

2.Disconnect the 12 volt battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

3.Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement .





4.Secure the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper tie bar to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is removed.

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

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

7.Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

8.Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair .

9.Remove the air deflector from the frame. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .

10.Remove the front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side .





11.Disconnect the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .





12.Disconnect the steering shaft coupling (1) from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .

13.Disconnect the electrical connectors (1, 2) from the Electronic Power Steering rack motor, using the following steps:

13.1To release the locking tab, insert a small flat bladed screwdriver or pick into the slot directly behind the locking tab.

13.2Gently rock the screwdriver or pick toward the wiring harness side of the connector, until a click can be heard or the release of the connector can be felt.

13.3Continue to hold the locking tab down until the connector is completely removed.

14.Disconnect the out tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

15.Disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement





16.Remove the three front transmission mount retaining bolts (1) from the frame.





Note:Access the nut through the right hand wheel opening.

17.Remove the rear transmission mount to bracket retaining nut (1).

18.Remove the steering gear electric motor ground strap from the underbody.





Note:Support the EBCM with mechanics wire to the vehicle underbody.

19.Remove the four bolts that attach the electric brake control module (EBCM) (1) to the frame.





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





21.Remove the frame reinforcements. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement .

22.Remove the front frame bolts.





23.Raise the vehicle off of the frame with the power steering rack (1) and stabilizer bar still attached the frame.

24.If frame replacement is necessary, transfer all components.

Installation Procedure





1.Lower the vehicle on to the frame.

Caution:Refer to Fastener Caution .

2.Install the front frame bolts, then tighten the bolts to155 N �m (114 lb ft).





3.Install the frame reinforcements. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement .

4.Raise the vehicle off of the J 39580 .





5.Install the rear transmission mount to bracket retaining nut (1), then tighten the nut to100 N �m (74 lb ft).





6.Install the front transmission mount to frame retaining bolts (1), then tighten the bolts to76 N �m (56 lb ft).





7.Install the steering shaft coupling (1) to the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .

8.Install the four EBCM bolts, then tighten the bolts to40 N �m (30 lb ft)





9.Connect the two electric power steering rack electrical connectors (1, 2).

10.Install the steering gear electric motor ground strap to the underbody.





11.Install the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .

12.Connect both left and right stabilizer links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .

13.Connect the outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

14.Install the front catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side .

15.Install the air deflector to the frame. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .

16.Install the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement Service and Repair .

17.Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

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





19.Release the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly from the upper tie bar.

20.Install the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement .

21.Enable the hybrid high voltage system. Refer to High Voltage Enabling .

22.Connect the 12 volt battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

23.Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .