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Special Tools

J 45725 Frame Bushing Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 1852431  Size: SH

    Note: Whenever the frame is moved in relation to the body, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft.

  3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
  4. Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.
  5. Note: In order to remove any frame insulator, loosen the adjacent frame insulator to permit the frame to separate from the body. Use caution when lowering or tilting the frame to prevent damage to other components.


    Object Number: 1855951  Size: SH
  6. Remove the front crossmember brace bolts (3).
  7. Note: When the frame insulator bolts are removed, always discard the bolts and replace with new bolts.

  8. Remove the front frame to body bolts (2).
  9. Remove the crossmember brace (1).

  10. Object Number: 1855952  Size: SH
  11. Lower the front of the frame only enough to service the insulator, approximately 38 mm (1.5 in).
  12. Remove the upper insulator.

  13. Object Number: 1855953  Size: SH
  14. Remove the lower insulator using a flat chisel. Begin extracting the insulator by guiding the wedge of the chisel tip between the insulator flange lip and the vehicle frame.

  15. Object Number: 1855995  Size: SH
  16. Continue extracting the insulator until it is fully removed from the frame.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the frame insulator opening.
  2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223), or equivalent to the inside of the frame insulator opening.
  3. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223), or equivalent to the frame insulator.

  4. Object Number: 1855957  Size: SH
  5. Install clamp J 45725 Installer onto the insulator about 1/8 inch from the top of the insulator.

  6. Object Number: 1855954  Size: SH
  7. Align the split of the insulator to the front of the frame.
  8. Install J 45725 Installer to the insulator and the frame.

  9. Object Number: 1855955  Size: SH
  10. Using J 45725 Installer install the insulator until the insulator is halfway recessed in the frame.
  11. Remove only the clamp J 45725 Installer .

  12. Object Number: 1855956  Size: SH
  13. Using J 45725 Installer continue installing the insulator until the flange lip of the insulator is fully seated to the bottom of the frame.
  14. Remove J 45725 Installer from the insulator and the frame.

  15. Object Number: 1855952  Size: SH
  16. Install the upper insulator.
  17. Raise the front of the frame.

  18. Object Number: 1855951  Size: SH
  19. Install the front crossmember brace (1).
  20. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

    Note: If the frame insulator bolt does not screw in smoothly, run a tap through the frame nut in the body in order to remove foreign material. Ensure the tap does not punch through the underbody.

    Do not over tighten the insulator. Over tightening may collapse a spacer or strip a bolt.

  21. Install the front frame to body bolts (2).
  22. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft) plus 90 degrees.

  23. Install the front crossmember brace bolts (3).
  24. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  25. Remove the jackstand.

  26. Object Number: 1852431  Size: SH
  27. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering gear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.
  28. Lower the vehicle.