Frame: Description and Operation

FRAME AND BODY MOUNTING

Radiator Support Crossmember
The radiator support crossmember is bolted to the body and is used to:
- aid in structural support.
- provide mounting surfaces for the front of the front suspension control arms.
- provide a mounting point for the front stabilizer bar.
- support the radiator.

Engine Support Crossmember
The engine support crossmember is bolted to the body and is used to:
- aid in structural support.
- provide mounting surfaces for the rear of the front suspension control arms.
- provide a mounting point for the engine isolators.
- provide a mounting point for the underbody stiffener.

Front I-Brace and Bracket Assembly
The I-brace and bracket assemblies are bolted to the body and the engine crossmember and are used to:
- provide support for the engine crossmember.
- stiffen the underbody.

Rear Subframe
The rear subframe is bolted to the body and is used to:
- aid in structural support.
- provide mounting surfaces for the rear suspension bar.
- provide mounting surfaces for the rear axle differential.
- provide a mounting point for the rear stabilizer.

If the rear subframe bushings become worn or damaged a new rear subframe must be installed as a unit. New rear subframe bushings cannot be installed.