G6 V6-3.9L (2009)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Frame Replacement
Frame Replacement (Coupe 3.5L, 3.9L)
Special Tools
J 39580 Engine Support Stand
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) for the 3.5L engine or Engine Support Fixture (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Service and
Repair/Removal and Replacement/Engine Support Fixture) for the 3.9L engine.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (See: Maintenance/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair).
3. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and
Repair).
4. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side (See: Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Engine Splash
Shield Replacement - Left Side) and Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side (See: Splash Guard/Service and Repair/Engine Splash
Shield Replacement - Right Side).
5. Remove the radiator air lower baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling
System/Radiator/Service and Repair).
6. Disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) sensor from the wheel speed sensor and frame.
7. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Suspension/Control Arm/Service and Repair/Front Suspension).
8. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Tie Rod/Service and Repair/Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement).
9. Remove both stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar.
10. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts and secure the gear out of the way using mechanics wire or equivalent, being sure not to
overextend the intermediate shaft. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair)Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LY7) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair)Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LZ4, LZ9) (See: Steering and
Suspension/Steering/Steering Gear/Service and Repair).
11. Remove the engine mount nuts from the frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement (Coupe) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive
Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Engine Mount/Service and Repair)Engine Mount Replacement (Convertible) (See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Engine Mount/Service and Repair) for the 3.5L engine or Engine Mount
Replacement (Coupe) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Engine Mount/Service and
Repair)Engine Mount Replacement (Convertible) (See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and
Accessories/Engine Mount/Service and Repair) for the 3.9L engine.
