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For 1990-2009 cars only

Special Tools

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement
  3. Remove the frame front upper insulators.

  4. Object Number: 777204  Size: SH
  5. Install the J 45296 , or equivalent to the front frame insulator that you are removing.
  6. Using the J 45296 , or equivalent remove the front insulator from the frame.

Installation Procedure

  1. Clean the front frame insulator opening.
  2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 01051717 (Canadian P/N 12345884) or equivalent to the inside of the front frame insulator opening and to the front frame insulator.

  3. Object Number: 777205  Size: SH
  4. Align the front frame insulator to the opening with the alignment tabs facing to the front.
  5. Using the J 45296 , or equivalent install the insulator to the front frame.

  6. Object Number: 319188  Size: SH
  7. Install the frame front upper insulators.
  8. Install the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement
  9. Lower the vehicle.