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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 28467-B Universal Engine Support Fixture
    • J 41803 Engine Support Fixture

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the front wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Front Suspension.
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
  3. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  4. Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  5. Remove the lower control arm rods. Refer to Front Lower Control Arm Rod Replacement in Front Suspension.
  6. Remove the lower control arm rod insulators. Refer to Front Lower Control Arm Rod Insulator Bushing Replacement in Front Suspension.
  7. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Using the J 28467-B and J 41803 support/raise the engine.
  9. Remove the engine mount brackets from the front frame. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical - 6.0L.

  10. Object Number: 1364973  Size: SH
  11. Support the front frame (2) on a jack and remove the 4 bolts (3, 4) securing the front frame (2) to the side frame members (1).
  12. Lower and remove the front frame (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1364973  Size: SH
  1. Install the front frame (2) to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

    Important: The 4 bolts (3, 4) must be replaced with new ones when installing the front frame.

  3. Install the 2 front, black colored front frame bolts (4).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 front, black colored front frame bolts (4) to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).

  5. Install the 2 rear, silver colored front frame bolts (3).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the 2 rear, silver colored front frame bolts (3) to 125 N·m (92 lb ft).

  7. Install the engine mount brackets to the front frame. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Bracket Replacement - Right Side in Engine Mechanical - 6.0L.
  8. Remove the J 28467-B and J 41803 .
  9. Install the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body Front End.
  10. Install the lower control arm rod insulators. Refer to Front Lower Control Arm Rod Insulator Bushing Replacement in Front Suspension.
  11. Install the lower control arm rods. Refer to Front Lower Control Arm Rod Replacement in Front Suspension.
  12. Install the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  13. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  14. Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
  15. Install the front wheels and tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Front Suspension.