Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN E (2004)
Body / Frame Mount Bushing: Service and Repair
Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Rear
Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Rear
Removal Procedure
Important: In order to remove any frame insulator, loosen the adjacent frame insulators to permit the frame to separate from the body.
Do not break the fan shroud or damage the frame attachments, such as steering hoses and brake pipes during the replacement of body
mounts.
When installing a body mount, ensure the lower insulator is seated into the frame. The lower insulator should not be loose. The spacer
and the corresponding upper insulator is pressed into the lower insulator thus squeezing the frame. The bolt is then inserted through the
mount, capturing the lower retainer. The body mount components prevent contact of the frame to the body.
When clamping by the mount, ensure the surfaces are clean and dry. If the frame insulator bolt does not screw in smoothly, run a tap
through the frame crossmember nut in the body in order to remove foreign material. Ensure the tap does not punch through the
underbody.
Whenever the body is moved in relation to the frame, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear and stub
shaft.
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle Vehicle Lifting and Jacking in General Information.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft. Refer toIntermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Power Steering.
3. Install a utility stand to the rear of the frame.
4. Remove the rear frame bolts.
5. Lower the rear of the frame.
6. Remove the upper and lower insulators from the rear of the frame as a set.
Installation Procedure
1. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 1051717, Canadian P/N 5728223, to inside surface of lower insulator and to top surface of upper
insulator.
2. Install the upper and lower insulators to the rear of the frame as a set.
3. Raise the rear of the frame.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.