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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table.

Removal Procedure

  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering.
  5. Secure the power steering cooler.
  6. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering.

  7. Object Number: 378919  Size: SH
  8. Secure the power steering gear.
  9. Remove the engine mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  10. Remove the transaxle mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.

  11. Object Number: 460829  Size: SH
  12. Disconnect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1).
  13. Remove both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) from the frame and the lower control arms.
  14. Separate both of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

  15. Object Number: 333118  Size: SH
  16. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580 .

  17. Object Number: 319188  Size: SH
  18. Remove and DISCARD the front frame-to-body bolts.

  19. Object Number: 319192  Size: SH
  20. Remove and DISCARD the rear frame-to-body bolts.
  21. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
  22. If you are replacing the frame, remove the following components:
  23. • 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 Front Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement or to Rear Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement .

Installation Procedure

  1. If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:
  2. • 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 Front Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement or to Rear Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement .

    Object Number: 333118  Size: SH
  3. Position the engine support table with the frame under the vehicle.
  4. Lower the vehicle to the frame.

  5. Object Number: 319192  Size: SH
  6. Loosely install the NEW rear frame-to-body bolts.

  7. Object Number: 319188  Size: SH
  8. Loosely install the NEW front frame-to-body bolts.
  9. Align the frame to the body by inserting two 19 X 203 mm (0.74 X 8.0 in) pins in the alignment holes on the right side of the frame.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the frame bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

  11. Connect both the lower ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  12. Install the engine mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  13. Install the transaxle mount-to-frame nuts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle.
  14. Install the steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering.

  15. Object Number: 460829  Size: SH
  16. Connect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1).
  17. Install both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) to the frame and the lower control arm.
  18. Install the power steering cooler pipe. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering.
  19. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  20. Lower the vehicle.
  21. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
  22. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.