Tools Required

J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table

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

•	Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L

•	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 lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
5. Remove the positive battery cable retainers. Position the positive battery cable aside. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
6. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
7. Secure the power steering cooler to the exhaust pipe.
8. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Rotate the stabilizer shaft up to gain access to the mounting bolts for the power steering gear. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
9. Remove the mounting bolts for the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.



10. Secure the power steering gear.
11. Remove the nuts which secure the engine mount to the frame. Refer to one of the following procedures:

•	Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L

•	Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L

12. Remove the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.



13. Disconnect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1), if equipped.
14. Remove both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) from the frame and the lower control arms, if equipped.
15. Separate both of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.



16. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts J 39580 .



17. Remove the bolts which secure the front frame to the body.



18. Remove the bolts which secure the rear frame to the body.
19. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
20. If you are replacing the frame, remove the following components:

•	Both of the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers. Refer to Front Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement and to Rear Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement .

1. If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:

•	Both of the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.

•	The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers. Refer to Front Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement and to Rear Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement .




2. Position the engine support table with the frame under the vehicle.
3. Lower the vehicle to the frame.



4. Loosely install the bolts to secure the rear frame to the body.



5. Loosely install the bolts to secure the front and rear frame to the body.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

6. Align the frame to the body by inserting two 19X203 mm (0.74X8.0 in) pins in the alignment holes on the right side of the frame.

Tighten

•	Tighten the new front frame bolts to 160 N·m (118 lb ft).

•	Tighten the new rear frame bolts to 165 N·m (122 lb ft).

7. Connect both the lower ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
8. Install the nuts which secure the engine mount to the frame. Refer to one of the following procedures:

•	Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L

•	Engine Mount and Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L

9. Install the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle-4T65-E.
10. Remove the power steering gear from the exhaust pipe. Position to the frame.
11. Install the steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
12. Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.



13. Connect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1), if equipped.
14. Install both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) to the frame and to the lower control arm, if equipped.
15. Install the positive battery cable. Refer to Battery Positive Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
16. Install the power steering cooler pipe. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
17. Install the radiator lower air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement in Engine Cooling.
18. Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to one of the following procedures:

•	Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L

•	Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L

21. Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement in Wheel Alignment.