Century V6-3.1L VIN J (2005)
17. Lower the vehicle until the frame contactsJ 39580 .
18. Remove and DISCARD the bolts which secure the front frame to the body.
19. Remove the bolts which secure the rear frame to the body.
20. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
21. If you are replacing the frame, remove the following components:
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Both lower control arms-Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The stabilizer shaft-Refer toStabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers-Refer toFrame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front (See: Body
and Frame/Frame/Body / Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front) and toFrame Cushion or
Insulator Replacement - Rear (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Body / Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator
Replacement - Rear) .
Installation Procedure
1. If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:
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Both lower control arms-Refer toLower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The stabilizer shaft-Refer toStabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
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The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers-Refer toFrame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front (See: Body
and Frame/Frame/Body / Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front) and toFrame Cushion or
Insulator Replacement - Rear (See: Body and Frame/Frame/Body / Frame Mount Bushing/Service and Repair/Frame Cushion or Insulator
Replacement - Rear) .