Frame Replacement: Installation
- If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:
- Both lower control arms. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
- Stabilizer shaft. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
- Spacers, upper insulator, lower insulator and retainers.
- Position the engine support table with the frame under the vehicle. See Figure
.
- Lower the vehicle to the frame.
- Loosely install the bolts to secure the rear frame to the body. See Figure
.
- Loosely install the bolts to secure the front and rear frame to the body. See Figure
.
- Align the frame to the body by inserting two 0.74" X 8.0" (19 X 203 mm) pins in the alignment holes on the right side of the frame. Tighten front and rear frame bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
.
- Connect both the lower ball joints to the steering knuckle. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
- Install the nuts which secure the engine mount to the frame. See appropriate MECHANICAL article in ENGINES.
- Install the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. See TRANSAXLE MOUNT
.
- Remove the power steering gear from the exhaust pipe and position to the frame.
- Install the steering gear mounting bolts. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.
- Install the stabilizer shaft links. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
- If equipped, connect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1). See Figure
.
- If equipped, install both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) to the frame and to the lower control arm.
- Install the positive battery cable.
- Install the power steering cooler pipe. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.
- Install the radiator lower air deflector.
- Install the front tires and wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture.
- Inspect the front wheel alignment. See appropriate SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES article in SUSPENSION.