Tools Required

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
3. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors from the fog lamps.
4. Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.



5. Remove the front frame bolts and retainers.
6. Lower the front of the frame.
7. Remove the frame front upper insulators.



8. Install the J 45296 to the front frame insulator you are removing.
9. Using J 45296 , remove the front frame insulator from the frame.

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



4. Align the front frame insulator to the front frame opening with the front frame alignment tabs facing to the front.
5. Using J 45296 , install the front frame insulator to the front frame.



6. Install the frame front upper insulators.
7. Raise the front of the frame.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

8. Install the front frame bolts and retainers.

Tighten
Tighten the front frame bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).

9. Remove the jackstand.
10. Connect the fog lamp electrical connectors to the fog lamps.
11. Connect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
12. Lower the vehicle.