Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front

Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front

Tools Required

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer toIntermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
3. Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.




4. Remove the front frame bolts and retainers.
5. Lower the front of the frame.
6. Remove the frame front upper insulators.




7. Install theJ 45296 to the front frame insulator you are removing.
8. UsingJ 45296 , remove the front frame insulator from the frame.



Installation Procedure

1. Clean the front frame insulator opening.
2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223), or equivalent to the inside of the front frame insulator opening.
3. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717 (Canadian P/N 5728223), or equivalent to the front frame insulator.




4. Align the front frame insulator to the front frame opening with the front frame alignment tabs facing to the front.
5. UsingJ 45296 , install the front frame insulator to the front frame.




6. Install the frame front upper insulators.
7. Raise the front of the frame.

Notice: Refer toFastener Notice .

8. Install the front frame bolts and retainers.

Tighten the bolts to 130 Nm (96 lb ft).

9. Remove the jackstand.
10. Connect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer toIntermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
11. Lower the vehicle.