Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front

Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement - Front

Tools Required

J 45296 Frame Insulator Remover/Installer


Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.




2. Remove the frame. Refer toFrame Replacement .
3. Remove the frame front upper insulators.




4. Install theJ 45296 , or equivalent to the front frame insulator you are removing.
5. Using theJ 45296 , or equivalent remove the front frame insulator from the frame.



Installation Procedure

1. Clean the front frame insulator opening.
2. Apply a thin coat of rubber lubricant GM P/N 01051717 (Canadian P/N 12345884) or equivalent to the inside of the front frame insulator opening and front frame insulator.




3. Align the front frame insulator to the front frame opening with the front frame alignment tabs facing to the front.
4. Using theJ 45296 , or equivalent install the front frame insulator to the front frame.




5. Install the frame front upper insulators.
6. Install the frame. Refer toFrame Replacement .
7. Lower the vehicle.