Tools Required
J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Remove the front engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
- Remove the power steering gear . Refer to
Steering Gear Replacement.
- Remove the inner fender liner enough to gain access to the front frame bolts. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement.
- Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the pressure hose. Refer to
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement.
- Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor harness connectors.
- Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses from the lower control arms.
- Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckles. Refer to
Steering Knuckle Replacement .
- Remove the engine mount nuts.
- Remove the transaxle mount nuts.
- Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the
J 39580 .
- Remove frame to body bolts.
- Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the vehicle.
- If you are replacing the frame, perform the following steps:
Installation Procedure
- If you are replacing the frame, perform the following steps:
- Position the
J 39580 with the frame under the vehicle.
Important: Ensure that the power steering cooler line does not become trapped by the engine mount during this step.
- Lower the vehicle until the frame is close to the vehicle.
Important: Ensure that the alignment pins remain installed during the frame installation.
- Insert two 19 mm (0.75 in) diameter X 203 mm (8 in) long guide pins or drill bits into the frame right side alignment holes in order to align the frame.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the frame to chassis front bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 155 N·m (114 lb ft).
- Install the frame to chassis rear bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 240 N·m (177 lb ft).
- Remove the alignment pins from the frame.
- Install the transaxle mount nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
- Install the engine mount nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).
- Connect the lower control arms to the steering knuckles. Refer to
Steering Knuckle Replacement .
- Connect the wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses to the lower control arms.
- Connect the wheel speed sensor harness connectors.
- Connect the power steering cooler pipe to the pressure hose. Refer to
Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement .
- Install front fender liner. Refer to
Front Fender Liner Replacement.
- Install the power steering gear . Refer to
Steering Gear Replacement.
- Install the stabilizer shaft. Refer to
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
- Install the front engine splash shield. Refer to
Engine Splash Shield Replacement.
- Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle.