Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
Front Subframe: Service and Repair
Frame Replacement
Tools Required
J 39580 Universal Engine Support Table
Removal Procedure
1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer toEngine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L
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 radiator lower air deflector. Refer toRadiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Lower in Engine Cooling.
5. Disconnect the fog lamp electrical connectors and position aside.
6. Remove the positive battery cable and retainers from the frame and position the cable aside. Refer toBattery Positive Cable Replacement in
Engine Electrical.
7. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer toPower Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
8. Secure the power steering cooler.
9. Remove the stabilizer shaft links and rotate the stabilizer shaft up in order to gain access to the mounting bolts on the power steering gear. Refer
toStabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
10. Remove the mounting bolts. Refer toPower Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
11. Secure the power steering gear.
12. Remove the nuts that secure the engine mount to the frame. Refer toEngine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
13. Remove the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. Refer toAutomatic Transmission Mount Replacement in Automatic Transaxle -
4T65-E.
14. Disconnect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1), if equipped.
15. Remove both speed harness retainers (2) from the frame and the lower control arms, if equipped.
16. Separate both of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.