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Front Frame Assembly: Installation

  1. If previously removed, install the control arms. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
  2. Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame in the following order:
    1. Install the upper insulator (5) into the engine frame (1).
    2. Install the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) onto the upper insulator (5).
    3. Install the lower insulator (4) into the engine frame (1).
    4. Install the lower insulator retainer (3) onto the lower insulator (4).
    5. Install the bolts (2) into the engine frame (1).

    See Figure .

  3. Lower the vehicle to the engine frame.
  4. Using dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the vehicle. See Figure .
  5. Install the engine frame insulator retainer bolts (3) in order to retain the engine frame (2) to the vehicle. Tighten retainers to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  6. Raise the vehicle away from the jack stands supporting the engine frame.
  7. Install the fasteners in order to retain the rear transaxle mount (1) to the bracket. See Figure . Tighten retainers to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Install the front engine mount-to-engine frame fastener. See Figure . Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  9. Install the steering gear-to-engine frame fastener. See Figure . Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  10. Install the bracket (2) to retain the power steering line (1) at the engine frame. See Figure .
  11. Install the retainer clips (3) retaining power steering line (4) along engine frame rail. Install steering gear heat shield, if equipped.
  12. Install the secondary A.I.R. pump to the vehicle. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  13. Install the BPMV. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.
  14. Install the real time dampening sensor links (1) to the lower control arm ball studs. See Figure .
  15. Install the front air deflector.
  16. Install the ball joints to the steering knuckle. See appropriate ANTI-LOCK article in BRAKES.
  17. Install the front tires and wheels. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  18. Install the stabilizer shaft. Tighten to nuts and bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  19. Lower the vehicle.
  20. Remove the engine support fixture.
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