Frame Replacement W/L36/L67

Tools Required

J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table

1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
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. Remove the engine splash shield.
5. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
6. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.



7. Remove the brackets (2) securing the power steering lines at the engine frame by lifting the push pin (1).
8. Remove the brackets securing the transmissions cooler lines to the engine frame.



9. Remove the fasteners securing the rack and pinion to the frame.
10. Support the rack and pinion with a wire to the body.



11. Remove the fastener securing the front transmission mount to the frame.



12. Remove the fasteners securing the rear transmission mount to the frame.



13. Support the engine frame near the frame insulators using J 39580 or suitable jackstands.



14. Remove the engine frame insulator fasteners (3) securing the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.
15. Lower the engine frame (2) from the vehicle.



16. Separate the engine frame insulators from the engine frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
17. If the engine frame is to be replaced, remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

1. Install the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.



2. Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame. Refer to Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement .



3. Using 16 mm (0.630 in) dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the body.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the engine frame insulator fasteners (3) to secure the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).




5. Remove the jack stands supporting the engine frame.



6. Install the nuts to secure the rear transmission mount to the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).




7. Install the fastener in order to secure the front transmission mount to the frame.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 80 N·m (59 lb ft).




8. Install the fasteners in order to secure the rack and pinion to the engine frame. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
9. Install the brackets securing the transmission cooler lines to the engine frame.
10. Install the brackets securing the power steering lines at the engine frame. Refer to Power Steering Pressure Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
11. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
12. Install the ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
13. Install the engine splash shield.
14. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Remove the engine support fixture.
17. Test drive the vehicle in order to ensure there are no performance issues.

Frame Replacement W/LD8

Tools Required

J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.



4. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the engine frame.
5. Separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
6. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
7. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve and bracket from the frame. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
8. Remove the brackets retaining the brake liners to the frame.



9. Remove the steering gear heat shield fasteners (1) in order to remove the steering gear heat shield (2) and disconnect the electrical harness retainer that is mounted on the heat shield.
10. Disconnect the electrical harness from the heat shield.



11. Remove the brackets (2) retaining the power steering line (1) to the frame.
12. Remove the retainer (3), retaining the power steering line (4) along the left side and front of the engine frame.
13. Using mechanics wire, retain the steering gear to the body.



14. Lower vehicle until engine frame rests on the J 39580 or suitable jack stands.



15. Remove the fastener retaining the front engine mount to the engine frame.



16. Remove the fasteners retaining the rear transaxle mount (1) to the engine frame.



17. Remove the engine frame insulator bolts (3) retaining the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.
18. Raise vehicle away from engine frame.



19. Separate the engine frame insulators from the engine frame in the following order:

19.1.

Remove the bolts (2) from the engine frame (1).

19.2.

Remove the lower insulator retainer (3) from the lower insulator (4).

19.3.

Remove the lower insulator (4) from the engine frame (1).

19.4.

Remove the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) from the upper insulator (5).

19.5.

Remove the upper insulator (5) from the engine frame (1).

20. Remove the control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

1. Install the control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.



2. Assemble the engine frame insulators to the engine frame in the following order:

2.1.	Install the upper insulator (5) into the engine frame (1).

2.2.	Install the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) onto the upper insulator (5).

2.3.	Install the lower insulator (4) into the engine frame (1).

2.4.	Install the lower insulator retainer (3) onto the lower insulator (4).

2.5.	Install the bolts (2) into the engine frame (1).

3. Lower the vehicle onto the engine frame.



4. Using dowel pins in the alignment holes (1), align the engine frame (2) with the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the engine frame insulator retainer bolts in order to retain the engine frame to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the retainers to 191 N·m (141 lb ft).




6. Raise the vehicle away from the J 39580 or jack stands supporting the engine frame.



7. Install the fasteners in order to retain the rear transaxle mount (1) to the bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the retainers to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




8. Install the fastener in order to retain the front engine mount to the engine frame.

Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).




9. Install the fasteners in order to retain the steering gear to the engine frame.

Tighten
Tighten the fastener to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).




10. Install the bracket (2) to retain the power steering line (1) to the engine frame.
11. Install the clips (3) retaining power steering line (4) along engine frame rail.
12. Connect the electrical harness to the heat shield.



13. Install the steering gear heat shield (2) to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the retainers to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

14. Install the brackets retaining the brake lines to the frame.
15. Install the brake pressure modulator valve. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
16. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement in Body Front End.
17. Connect the lower control arm to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
18. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
19. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
20. Lower the vehicle.