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Frame Replacement: Removal

NOTE: Tools Required: Universal Engine Support Table (J-39580).
  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to one of the following procedures:
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the front tires and wheels.
  4. Remove the lower radiator air deflector.
  5. Remove the positive battery cable retainers. Position the positive battery cable aside.
  6. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.
  7. Secure the power steering cooler to the exhaust pipe.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Rotate the stabilizer shaft up to gain access to the mounting bolts for the power steering gear. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
  9. Remove the mounting bolts for the power steering gear. See appropriate POWER RACK & PINION article in STEERING.
  10. Secure the power steering gear. See Fig 1 .
  11. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mount to the frame. See appropriate MECHANICAL article in ENGINES.
  12. Remove the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. See TRANSAXLE MOUNT  .
  13. If equipped, disconnect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1). See Fig 2 .
  14. If equipped, remove both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) from the frame and the lower control arms. See Fig 2 .
  15. Separate both of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. See appropriate FRONT article in SUSPENSION.
  16. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the universal engine support table. See Fig 3 .
  17. Remove the bolts which secure the front frame to the body. See Fig 4 .
  18. Remove the bolts which secure the rear frame to the body. See Fig 5 .
  19. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
  20. If you are replacing the frame, remove 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.
Fig 1: Securing Power Steering Gear
G00194980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor Connectors & Speed Harness Retainer
G00194981Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 3: View Of Vehicle Frame & Universal Engine Support Table Contact Points
G00194982Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Locating Front Frame Bolts
G00194983Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 5: Locating Rear Frame Bolts
G00194984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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