Rendezvous AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2005)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Frame Replacement - Front (W/FWD)
Frame Replacement - Front (W/FWD)
Tools Required
J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table
Removal Procedure
1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L or Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical
- 3.6L (LY7).
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 front engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine (See: Splash Guard/Service and Repair) in Body Front End.
5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
6. Remove the power steering gear . Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
7. Remove the inner fender liner enough to gain access to the front frame bolts. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement (See: Fender/Front
Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair) in Exterior Trim.
8. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the pressure hose. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering
System.
9. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor harness connectors.
10. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses from the lower control arms.
11. Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckles. Refer toSteering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
12. Remove the engine mount nuts.
13. Remove the transaxle mount nuts.
14. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580 .
15. Remove frame to body bolts.
16. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the vehicle.
17. If you are REPLACING the frame, perform the following steps:
1. Remove the frame insulators from the frame. Refer to Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front (See: Body / Frame Mount
Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front) .
2. Remove the lower control arms from the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
3. Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.