Special Tools
• | CH 49289 Centering Adapter
|
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to
Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
- Support the radiator and condenser from above using the condenser tabs on each side.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to
Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement.
- Remove the front compartment splash shield. Refer to
Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement.
- Remove the front compartment insulator, if equipped. Refer to
Front Compartment Insulator Replacement.
- Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (2) from the frame on both sides.
Remove the wiring harness retainers (3) from the
frame and the lower control arm.
- Remove the radiator wiring harness (1) from the frame.
Remove the wiring harness retainers (4) from the frame.
- Remove the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1), remove the inlet and outlet hose (2) from the steering gear (3).
- Cap the hoses in order to prevent from excessive fluid loss and contamination.
- Remove the power steering fluid cooling pipe bolt (1), clip out (2) and securing the power steering fluid cooling pipe (3) to the vehicle.
- Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Remove the stabilizer link nut (1) from the strut.
- Remove the outer tie rods and tie rod nuts from the steering knuckles. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Remove the front (1) and the rear (2) transmission mount bracket bolts.
- Raise the
CH 904 frame
and
CH 49289 adapter
with the hydraulic jack until it contact the frame.
Note: Positioning pins (2 ,3) of
CH 49289 adapter
MUST stick into holes of drivetrain frame.
- Check if wheel alignment is required.
Move out position pins (1) and try to insert into underbody holes.
If guide pins can NOT be insert, the
Wheel Alignment Measurement is required after installation of drive train frame.
- Remove and discard the frame front bolts (1).
- Remove and discard the frame rear bolts (2).
- Remove the frame reinforcements (3).
- Remove the frame (4) from the vehicle.
- Remove the following components if replacing the frame:
• | The radiator support brackets |
Installation Procedure
- Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension frame if removed:
• | The radiator support brackets |
Note: Positioning pins (1) of
CH 49289 adapter
MUST be extended in order to guide into underbody holes.
- Raise the frame (4) carefully, using
CH 49289 adapter
.
- Install the frame reinforcements (3).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Note: Do NOT reuse old bolts.
- Install the NEW frame rear bolts (2) and tighten to
90 N·m (67 lb ft) +130°.
Note: Do NOT reuse old bolts.
- Install the NEW frame front bolts (1) and tighten to
120 N·m (89 lb ft) +130°.
- Install the front transmission mount bolt (1) and tighten to
58 N·m (43 lb ft).
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket bolt (2) and tighten to
100 N·m (74 lb ft).
- Install the outer tie rods and tie rod nuts to the steering knuckles. Refer to
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Install the steering linkage tie rod. Tighten the steering linkage tie rod nut
35 N·m (25 lb ft).
- Install the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to
Lower Control Arm Replacement.
- Install the power steering fluid cooling pipe (3) to the frame, install the power steering fluid cooling pipe bolt (1) and clip in (2).
Tighten the power steering fluid cooling pipe bolt
9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the inlet and outlet hose (2) to the steering gear (3) and install the power steering gear inlet and outlet hose bolt (1),
Tighten the power steering inlet and outlet hose bolt
11 N·m (98 lb in).
- Install the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (2) to the frame on both sides.
Install the wiring harness retainers (3) to the
frame and the lower control arm.
- Install the radiator wiring harness (1) to the frame.
Install the wiring harness retainers (4) to the frame.
- Remove the support of the radiator and condenser.
- Lower the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Install the front catalytic converter. Refer to
Catalytic Converter Replacement.
- Install the engine splash shields. Refer to
Front Compartment Splash Shield Replacement.
- Install the front compartment insulator, if equipped. Refer to
Front Compartment Insulator Replacement.