Uplander AWD V6-3.5L VIN 8 (2005)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Frame Replacement - Front
Tools Required
J 39580 Engine Support Stand
Removal Procedure
1. Support the engine. Refer toEngine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
4. Remove the front fender liner enough to gain access to the front frame bolts. Refer toWheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front (See: Body and
Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair) in Exterior Trim.
5. Remove both outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer toSteering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer toStabilizer Shaft Replacement (FWD) Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD) in Front Suspension.
7. Remove the propeller shaft, if equipped with all wheel drive (AWD). Refer toPropeller Shaft Replacement in Propeller Shaft.
Important: It is NOT necessary to remove the catalytic converter pipe on FWD models.
8. Remove the catalytic converter pipe, if equipped with AWD. Refer toCatalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
9. Remove the power steering gear heat shield. Refer toPower Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement in Power Steering System.
10. Remove the power steering gear bolts. Refer toPower Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
11. Remove the power steering gear from the frame. Refer toPower Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
12. Use mechanics wire secure the power steering gear to the exhaust pipe.
13. Remove the front engine splash shield. Refer toSplash Shield Replacement - Engine (See: Body and Frame/Splash Guard/Service and Repair) in
Body Front End.
14. Remove the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer toPower Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
15. Use mechanics wire to secure the power steering cooler line out of the way .
16. Disconnect the front wheel speed sensor connectors.
17. Remove the front wheel speed sensor wiring harnesses from the lower control arms.
18. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer toSteering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
19. Remove the engine mount nuts. Refer toEngine Mount Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L.
20. Remove the transaxle mount nuts. Refer toAutomatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
21. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts theJ 39580 .