ION L4-2.2L VIN F (2004)
13. Remove both lower control arm ball stud to steering knuckle pinch bolts.
Notice: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
14. Lower the lower control arms in order to disengage the steering knuckle. If necessary, use theJ 43631 .
15. Mark the frame to body position with a paint pen or permanent marker.
16. Lower the vehicle to about three feet off the ground in order to place an hydraulic lift table under the frame.
17. Use two 2 x 4's between the lift table and the frame and lift the table to the frame.
18. Slowly remove the frame bolts using the following sequence:
1. Remove the front frame bolts.
2. Partially unscrew the rear frame bolts exposing 25.4 mm (1.5 in) of bolt shank.
19. Slowly lower the lift table to the floor.
20. Continue with the following steps when replacing the frame:
1. Remove the steering gear from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
2. Remove the stabilizer bar from the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
3. Remove the lower control arms from the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
4. Remove the radiator brackets from the frame.
Installation Procedure
1. If replacing the frame, perform the following steps:
1. Install the radiator brackets to the frame.
2. Install the lower control arms to the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
3. Install the stabilizer bar to the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
4. Install the steering gear to the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
2. With the frame on the lift table, raise the frame to the vehicle.
