pontiac Workshop Repair Guides

Pontiac Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Front Subframe: Service and Repair

Frame Replacement (LNJ)

Tools Required

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J 43828 Ball Joint Remover

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SA9140E Torque Angle Gage

Removal Procedure

1. Secure the radiator to the upper radiator support.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle  (See: Wheels and Tires/Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting and

Jacking the Vehicle) in General Information.

3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation   in Tires and wheels.
4. Remove the side splash shield-to-frame fasteners.
5. Remove the front air dam-to-frame fasteners.

6. Remove the rear transaxle mount-to-frame bolts.

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