LaCrosse FWD L4-2.4L (2011)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Engine Support Fixture).
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair).
4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Cover /
Fascia/Service and Repair/Front Bumper Fascia Replacement).
5. Tie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper radiator support to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the
frame is lowered.
6. Disconnect the left and right stabilizer links from the strut assemblies. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (See: Stabilizer Bar/Stabilizer
Link/Service and Repair/Front Suspension).
7. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement (GNA) (See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service and
Repair/Steering Knuckle Replacement (GNA))Steering Knuckle Replacement (GNB) (See: Front Steering Knuckle/Service and Repair/Steering
Knuckle Replacement (GNB)).
8. Remove the two steering gear retaining bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1) (See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and
Repair/Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1))Steering Gear Replacement (NV7 or N40) (See: Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair/Steering
Gear Replacement (NV7 or N40)).
9. Using mechanics wire suspend the steering gear from the powertrain.
10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (V6) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust
Pipe/Service and Repair)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (V6) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and
Repair)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (L4) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair).
11. On AWD vehicles, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement ().
