Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front

Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front

Tools Required

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
3. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors from the fog lamps.
4. Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.




5. Remove the front frame bolts and retainers.
6. Lower the front of the frame.
7. Remove the frame front upper insulators.




8. Install J 45296 to the front frame insulator that you are removing.
9. Using J 45296 , remove the front insulator from the frame.



Installation Procedure

1. Clean the front frame insulator opening.
2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223) or equivalent to the inside of the front frame insulator opening and to the front frame insulator.




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




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

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

7. Install the front frame bolts and retainers.

Tighten the bolts to 180 N.m (133 lb ft).

8. Remove the jackstand.
9. Connect the fog lamp electrical connectors to the fog lamps.
10. Connect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
11. Lower the vehicle.