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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1999 🢒 Regal (China) (CNG) 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Frame Removal

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the air cleaner and the duct if necessary for access. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls.
  2. Remove the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in General Information.
  3. Install the Engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture Engine Mechanical.
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Position the jackstand under the engine for support.
  6. Remove the front tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    7. Caution: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion steering gear stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear or to the intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control, which could result in an accident and possible personal injury.

  7. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  8. Remove the power steering cooler line pipe brackets if necessary for access. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  9. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and support steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering Gear and Pump On-Vehicle Service.
  10. Remove both lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.

    11. Object Number: 319188 Size: SH
  11. Remove the engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  12. Remove the transaxle mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  13. Have an assistant hold the frame while removing the body mount bolts.
  14. Remove the frame with both lower control arms and the stabilizer shaft attached.

    15. Work the frame downward toward the rear of the vehicle.

  15. Remove both lower control arms and the stabilizer shaft if replacing the frame. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.

    16. Object Number: 319192 Size: SH
  16. If replacing the frame remove the following components:
    17. • The spacers
    • The upper and the lower insulators
    • The retainers

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 319192 Size: SH
  1. Install the following components if removed:
    2. • The lower and the upper insulators
    • The spacers
    • The new retainers
    • The insulators must be completely seated against the frame.
  2. Install the lower control arms and the stabilizer shaft if removed. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  3. Position the frame with the aid of an assistant and install the new body mount bolts but do not tighten.
  4. Align the frame to the body by inserting two (2) 19 mm (0.74 in) diameter by 203 mm (8.0 in) long pins in alignment holes on the right side of the frame.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the new frame bolts.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the new frame bolts to 180 N·m (133 lb ft).


    Object Number: 319188 Size: SH
  6. Install the engine mounts. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  7. Install the transaxle mounts. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical.
  8. Lower the ball joints. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  9. Install the steering gear mounting bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  10. Install the power steering cooler line pipe brackets if removed. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering Gear and Pump.
  11. Install the intermediate shaft to steering hear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and column.
  12. Install the front tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  13. Remove the jackstand and the lower the vehicle.
  14. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical.
  15. Install the battery ground (negative) cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in General Information.
  16. Install the air cleaner and the duct if removed. Refer to Throttle Body Assembly Replacement Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls.
  17. Inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust if necessary. Refer to Camber Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.