For 1990-2009 cars

#### Special Tools

• | J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller

• | J 39580 Engine Support Stand

### Removal Procedure

1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to the following procedures:

• | Engine Support Fixture for the 3.6L (LY7) engine

• | Engine Support Fixture for the 4.6L (LH2) engine

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
4. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement.
5. Disconnect the electrical harness retainers (1).
6. Disconnect the left rearward retainer (1).
7. Disconnect the right rearward retainer (1).
8. Disconnect the antilock brake wiring harness from the lower control arms.
9. Loosen the brake line bracket nut (1).
10. Disconnect the brake lines from the frame.
11. Using mechanics wire (3), support the radiator and AC condenser assembly to the front inner energy absorber bracket bolt (1).
12. Remove the washer bottle bracket nuts and bracket (3).
13. Loosen the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) nuts (1) in order to separate the BPMV (2) from the bracket assembly.

Note: Mark the stabilizer shaft to ensure the correct position when reinstalling.

14. Loosen the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts.
15. Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link retaining nut.
16. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm.
17. Remove the power steering pressure hose retaining nut from the air conditioning compressor.
18. Position power steering pressure hose aside.
19. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
20. Using mechanics wire (4), support the power steering gear (3) to the bolt bracket installed in the oil pan.
21. Remove the outer tie rod retaining nut.
22. Using J 24319-B , remove the outer tie rod.
23. Remove the lower shock bolts (1).

Note: The brake calipers do not need to be removed from the knuckle assembly.

24. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the steering knuckle and position the knuckle assembly away from the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
25. Remove the engine mounts lower retaining nuts (2).
26. Install J 39580 .
27. Lower the vehicle to the frame support table.
28. Remove the frame mounting bolts (2).
29. With the help of an assistant, carefully raise the body from the frame.
30. Ensure when raising the body, the following items are clear from the frame.

• | The brake pipes

• | The steering knuckle assembly

• | The wheel speed sensor (WSS) electrical harness

31. Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
32. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
33. With the help of an assistant, remove the frame from the support fixture.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the lower control arm to the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
2. Install the stabilizer shaft to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.

Do not tighten the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts at this time.

3. With the aid of an assistant, position and secure the new frame assembly to the support fixture.
4. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame.
5. Ensure the following components are clear from the frame:

• | The electrical harness

• | The steering knuckle assembly

• | The brake pipes

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

6. Install the frame mountings bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 200 N·m (147 lb ft).

7. Raise the vehicle.
8. Install the engine mount lower retaining nuts (2).

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

9. Remove the J 39580 .
10. Remove the mechanics wire (4) supporting the power steering gear (3).
11. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts.

Tighten

• | Tighten the bolt to 55 N·m (41 lb ft).

• | Tighten an additional 80 degrees.

12. Install the ball joint to the steering knuckle.
13. Install the lower ball joint retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 84 N·m (62 lb ft).

14. Install the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
15. Install the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 82 N·m (60 lb ft).

Note: Ensure correct position from the previously marked spots.

16. Install the stabilizer shaft bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

17. Install the stabilizer shaft link to the lower control arms.
18. Install the stabilizer shaft link nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 114 N·m (84 lb ft).

19. Install the lower shock mounting bolts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

20. Install the brake pipe connection to the frame with the nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

21. Install the BPMV nuts (1).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

22. Install the washer bottle bracket nuts (3) and bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

23. Remove the mechanics wire (3) supporting the radiator.
24. Secure the energy absorber bracket nut (1).

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

25. Install the antilock brake wiring harness to the lower control arms.
26. Secure the right rearward retainer (1).
27. Secure the left rearward retainer (1).
28. Secure the engine electrical harness retainers (1) to the frame.
29. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement.
30. Install the front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
31. Lower the vehicle.
32. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to the following procedures:

• | Engine Support Fixture for the 3.6L (LY7) engine

• | Engine Support Fixture for the 4.6L (LH2) engine

33. Align the wheels. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.