Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement (Regular Cab)

Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement (Regular Cab)

Removal Procedure

Properly support the frame when you change the frame cushions. If only one cushion is changed, lower the entire side on which the cushion in placed in order to provide clearance for the cushion.

1. Raise the vehicle slightly on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.




2. Place jack stands under the body on the side of the vehicle that the cushions will be placed.




3. Remove the frame cushion bolts.
4. Remove the retainer.
5. Remove the lower cushion.
6. Lower the hoist enough in order to leave the body supported by the jack stands.
7. Remove the upper cushion.
8. Remove the shims, if equipped.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the shims, if equipped.
2. Install the upper cushion.
3. Raise the frame slightly on the hoist.
4. Install the lower cushion.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the frame cushion bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

6. Lower the hoist.