Installation Procedure
- If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:
- Both of the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
- The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
- The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers. Refer to Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front and to Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Rear .
- Position the engine support table with the frame under the vehicle.
- Lower the vehicle to the frame.
- Loosely install the bolts to secure the rear frame to the body.
- Loosely install the bolts to secure the front and rear frame to the body.
- Align the frame to the body by inserting two 19X203 mm (0.74X8.0 in) pins in the alignment holes on the right side of the frame.
Tighten:
- Tighten the new front frame bolts to 160 N.m (118 lb ft).
- Tighten the new rear frame bolts to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).
- Connect both the lower ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Install the nuts which secure the engine mount to the frame. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L
- Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L
- Install the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. Refer to TRANSAXLE MOUNT .
- Remove the power steering gear from the exhaust pipe. Position to the frame.
- Install the steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Connect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1), if equipped.
- Install both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) to the frame and to the lower control arm, if equipped.
- Install the positive battery cable. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Install the power steering cooler pipe. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Install the radiator lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to one of the following procedures:
- Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L
- Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L
- Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Measuring Wheel Alignment in Wheel Alignment.
NOTE:
Refer to FASTENER NOTICE
in Cautions and Notices.