Special Tools

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
2. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
3. Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.



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



7. Install the J 45296 remover/installer to the front frame insulator you are removing.
8. Using J 45296 remover/installer , 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 (Canadian P/N 5728223), or equivalent to the inside of the front frame insulator opening.
3. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223), 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 remover/installer , install the front frame insulator to the front frame.



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

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

8. Install the front frame bolts and retainers and tighten to 130 N·m (96 lb ft) .
9. Remove the jackstand.
10. Connect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
11. Lower the vehicle.