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Subframe Swap


PJB

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Whats involved in swapping subframes in a '97 Cutlass Supreme? What needs to be unbolted, etc? Is it a tough job to do?

I think mine is bent (something definately is on the right side) so Im gonna swap it with the one from my parts car.

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full procedure:

 

support front of the car with stands just behind the rear mount points of the frame

 

support engine and trans with a engine hoist

 

unbolt engine and trans mounts, power steering lines, and any other lines attached to the frame. also unbolt the steering rack and unbolt the ball joints and use a fork to pop the control arms off them.

 

support the frame with a jack and 2x4 longways. unbolt the 4 frame bolts

 

bam.

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full procedure:

 

support front of the car with stands just behind the rear mount points of the frame

 

support engine and trans with a engine hoist

 

unbolt engine and trans mounts, power steering lines, and any other lines attached to the frame. also unbolt the steering rack and unbolt the ball joints and use a fork to pop the control arms off them.

 

support the frame with a jack and 2x4 longways. unbolt the 4 frame bolts

 

bam.

Thanks. Thats how the one we just did in a Sunfire came out but I wasnt sure if mine was the same. Luckily my friend has a lift to do the swap.

BTW, the motor isnt coming out.

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