Chevrolet Trax: Drivetrain and front suspension frame replacement
(long cradle)
Removal Procedure
- Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
- Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame transmission protector
from the front frame, if
equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Transmission
Protector Replacement.
- Remove the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer
to Front Compartment Front
Center Insulator Replacement.
- Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front
Bumper Fascia Opening Lower
Cover Replacement (Trax) .
- Disconnect the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to
Lower Control Arm
Replacement .
![Fig. 6: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket And Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index655(4).gif)
Fig. 6: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket And Bolts
- Remove the four fasteners (1) retaining the stabilizer shaft to the
drivetrain and front suspension.
![Fig. 7: Steering Rack Retaining Bolts And Exhaust Isolators](images/manuals/4484/index656(4).gif)
Fig. 7: Steering Rack Retaining Bolts And Exhaust Isolators
- Remove the steering rack retaining bolts (1) and discard.
- Using mechanics wire, secure the power steering gear and stabilizer
shaft to the vehicle.
- Disconnect the hydraulic power steering hoses from the front frame.
- Disconnect the exhaust isolators (2) from the front suspension frame.
- Disconnect the power brake booster pump hose and connector, if equipped.
![Fig. 8: Transmission Mount Bracket To Rear Mount Through Bolt](images/manuals/4484/index657(4).gif)
Fig. 8: Transmission Mount Bracket To Rear Mount Through Bolt
- Remove the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through bolt
(1).
- Using a suitable support table or equivalent, support the front
suspension frame.
![Fig. 9: Upper Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index658(4).gif)
Fig. 9: Upper Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts
- Remove the upper frame suspension retaining bolts (1).
![Fig. 10: Frame And Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index659.gif)
Fig. 10: Frame And Bolts
- Remove the frame front bolts (1).
- Remove the frame rear bolts (2).
- Remove the frame (3) from the vehicle.
- Remove the following components, if replacing the frame:
- The lower control arms-Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- The front bumper lower impact bar-Refer to Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar
Replacement
(Trax) .
- The power brake booster pump, if equipped-Refer to Power Brake Booster
Pump Replacement .
- The rear transmission mount bracket-Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket
Replacement - Rear
(AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .
Installation Procedure
- Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension
frame if removed:
- The rear transmission mount bracket-Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket
Replacement - Rear
(AWD) , Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear (FWD) .
- The power brake booster pump, if equipped-Refer to Power Brake Booster
Pump Replacement .
- The front bumper lower impact bar-Refer to Front Bumper Lower Impact Bar
Replacement
(Trax) .
- The lower control arms-Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
- Install the frame (3) into the vehicle.
![Fig. 11: Front Suspension Frame And Floor Panel](images/manuals/4484/index660(4).gif)
Fig. 11: Front Suspension Frame And Floor Panel
- Using a commercially available guide pin, have an assistant vertically
insert and hold the pins through the
front suspension frame and floor panel (1).
![Fig. 12: Frame And Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index661(4).gif)
Fig. 12: Frame And Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the frame (3) rear fasteners (2) and tighten:
- First pass: 100 (74 lb ft)
- Final pass: plus 60 to 75 degrees
- Install the frame front bolts and tighten:
- First pass: 80 (59 lb ft)
- Final pass: plus 45 to 60 degees
![Fig. 13: Upper Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index662(4).gif)
Fig. 13: Upper Frame Suspension Retaining Bolts
- Install the upper frame suspension retaining bolts (1) and tighten to
135 (100 lb ft).
- Remove the wire retaining the power steering gear and stabilizer shaft
to the vehicle.
![Fig. 14: Steering Rack Retaining Bolts And Exhaust Isolators](images/manuals/4484/index663(4).gif)
Fig. 14: Steering Rack Retaining Bolts And Exhaust Isolators
- Install the steering gear retaining fasteners (1). Refer to Steering
Gear Replacement (N40) , Steering
Gear Replacement (NJ1) .
- Connect the hydraulic power steering hoses to the front frame, if
equipped.
- Connect the exhaust isolators (2) to the front suspension frame.
![Fig. 15: Transmission Mount Bracket To Rear Mount Through Bolt](images/manuals/4484/index664(4).gif)
Fig. 15: Transmission Mount Bracket To Rear Mount Through Bolt
- Install the rear transmission mount bracket to rear mount through bolt
(1). Refer to Transmission Rear
Mount Replacement (AWD) , Transmission Rear Mount Replacement (FWD) .
- Connect the power brake booster pump hose and connector, if
equipped.
- Connect the lower ball joints to the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower
Control Arm Replacement
![Fig. 16: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket And Bolts](images/manuals/4484/index665(4).gif)
Fig. 16: Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Bracket And Bolts
- Connect the stabilizer shaft to the drivetrain and front suspension
frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft
Replacement .
- Install the front compartment front center insulator, if equipped. Refer
to Front Compartment Front
Center Insulator Replacement.
- Install the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front
Bumper Fascia Opening Lower
Cover Replacement (Trax) .
- Install the skid plate to the front frame, if equipped. Refer to
Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame
Transmission Protector Replacement.
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the support of the radiator and condenser.
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Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
Remove
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
HORN WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Fig. 1: Horn (Encore)
HORN WIRING SCHEMATICS (TRAX)
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SEE MORE:
The rear wiper/washer controls are
on the end of the windshield wiper
lever.
ON: Press the upper portion of the
button for continuous rear window
wipes.
OFF: The rear wiper turns off when
the button is returned to the middle
position.
INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes):
Press the lower portion of the
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle for an overview of the
diagnostic approach.
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