Grand AM V6-3.4L VIN E (2001)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Frame Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Frame Replacement (Manual Transmission)
Tools Required
J 28467-500UPD Utility Straps
Removal Procedure
1. Install the engine support fixture.
2. Raise the vehicle on a hoist.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
4. Remove the front fender liner.
5. Disconnect the Antilock Brake System (ABS) sensor from the wheel speed sensor and frame.
6. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles.
7. Remove the stabilizer shaft insulators.
8. Remove the brake modulator assembly from the support bracket.
9. Remove the front transmission mount bracket bolts.
10. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket bolts.
11. Remove the side transmission mount bracket bolts.
12. Remove the mounting bolts from the power steering gear and secure the power steering gear out of the way using the J 28467-500UPD.
13. Remove the right front brake line from the vehicle.
14. Remove the brake lines from the retainers on the crossmember (2).
15. Lower the vehicle until the suspension crossmember (2) rests on the jack stands.
16. Remove the front suspension crossmember support bolts (3).
17. Remove the rear suspension crossmember support bolts (4).
18. Remove the suspension crossmember to body bolts (1).
19. Raise the vehicle off of the suspension crossmember (2).
20. Remove the following components if replacing the suspension crossmember:
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The lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
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The front transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement in Manual Transmission-M86/M94 Getrag.
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The rear transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement in Manual Transmission-M86/M94 Getrag.
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The side transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Side in Manual Transmission-M86/M94 Getrag.
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The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
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The lower radiator support. Refer to Radiator Lower Mounting Panel Replacement in Cooling System.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the following components on the suspension crossmember if removed:
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The lower radiator support. Refer to Radiator Lower Mounting Panel Replacement in Cooling System.
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The stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement.
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The rear transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement in Manual Transmission-M86/M94 Getrag.
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The front transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement in Manual Transmission-M86/M94 Getrag.
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The side transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Side in Manual Transmission-M86/M94 Getrag.
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The lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement.
