Installation Procedure

If you are replacing the frame, install the following components:
- Both of the lower control arms - Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
- The stabilizer shaft - Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
- The spacers, the upper insulator, the lower insulator, and the retainers - Refer to FRAME CUSHION OR INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - FRONT or to FRAME CUSHION OR INSULATOR REPLACEMENT - REAR .
Position the engine support table with the frame under the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle to the frame.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tools (J 39580)
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Loosely install the NEW bolts to secure the rear frame to the body.

Fig 2: Installing Bolts To Secure Rear Frame To Body
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Loosely install the NEW bolts to secure the front frame to the body.
Align the frame to the body by inserting two 19 X 203 mm (0.74 X 8 in) pins in the alignment holes on the right side of the frame.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the frame bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 165 N.m (122 lb ft).
Connect both the lower ball joints to the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
Install the nuts which secure the engine mount to the frame. Refer to the following procedures:
- ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L
- ENGINE MOUNT AND BRACKET REPLACEMENT in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L
  
  Fig 3: Installing Bolts To Secure Front Frame To Body
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Install the nuts which secure the transaxle mount to the frame. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT in Automatic Transaxle.
Install the steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT in Power Steering System.
Install the stabilizer shaft links. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT in Front Suspension.
Connect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1), if equipped.
Install both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) to the frame and to the lower control arm, if equipped.
Install the positive battery cable and retainers to the frame. Refer to BATTERY POSITIVE CABLE REPLACEMENT in Engine Electrical.
Install the power steering cooler pipe. Refer to POWER STEERING COOLER PIPE/HOSE REPLACEMENT in Power Steering System.
Install the radiator lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER in Engine Cooling.
Connect the fog lamp connectors.
Install the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 4: Connecting Both Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connectors
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Lower the vehicle.
Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to the following procedures:
- ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE in Engine Mechanical - 3.1 L
- ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L
Inspect the front wheel alignment. Refer to MEASURING WHEEL ALIGNMENT in Wheel Alignment.