Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
17. Lower the vehicle until the frame contactsJ 39580 .
18. Remove and DISCARD the bolts which secure the front frame to the body.
19. Remove the bolts which secure the rear frame to the body.
20. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
21. If you are replacing the frame, remove the following components:
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Both lower control arms-Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The stabilizer shaft-Refer toStabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers-Refer toFrame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front (See: Body /
Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front) and toFrame Cushion or Insulator Replacement -
Rear (See: Body / Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Rear) .
Installation Procedure
1. If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:
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Both lower control arms-Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The stabilizer shaft-Refer toStabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers-Refer toFrame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front (See: Body /
Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front) and toFrame Cushion or Insulator Replacement -
Rear (See: Body / Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Rear) .
