CTS Sedan AWD V6-3.0L (2010)
)Lower Control Arm Replacement (FWD) (See: Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Suspension).
16. Remove the power steering and brake line retainers from the frame.
17. Remove the engine mounts lower retaining nuts.
18. Install J 39580 under the frame.
19. Lower the vehicle to the frame support table.
20. Remove the frame mounting bolts (1, 2).
21. With the aid of an assistant, carefully raise the body from the frame.
22. Ensure when raising the body the following items are clear from the frame.
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Brake pipes
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Steering knuckles
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Electrical wiring harnesses
23. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Suspension)Stabilizer
Shaft Replacement (AWD) (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Suspension).
24. With the aid of an assistant, remove the frame from the support fixture.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the stabilizer shaft to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (RWD) (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Suspension
)Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD) (See: Stabilizer Bar/Service and Repair/Front Suspension).
Do not tighten the stabilizer shaft mounting bolts at this time.
2. With the aid of an assistant, position and secure the new frame assembly to the support fixture.
3. With the aid of an assistant, carefully lower the body to the frame.
4. Ensure the following components are clear from the frame.
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The electrical harness
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The steering knuckle assembly
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The brake pipes
