Frame Members-Rear Frame Section: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
All vehicles
- Restore the vehicle to manufacturer's dimensions. Refer to: Body And Frame .
- Remove the following items:
- Refer to: Rear Bumper .
- Refer to: Pickup Bed .
- Refer to: Muffler and Tailpipe .
- Refer to: Fuel Tank Filler Pipe .
- Refer to: Rear Shock Absorber .
- Refer to: Spring .
- Anchor the vehicle to a frame rack following the equipment manufacturer's instructions.
- Disconnect and remove any remaining wiring, lines, and related fittings from the frame section.
Rear Tow Module Section
- Rear tow module section overview.
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NOTE: The rear frame section is retained by a welded joint and upper and lower frame rail reinforcements approximately midway between the leaf spring frame brackets.NOTE: Use caution not cut into the mid rear side rail as it will be reused.
Grind the welds that attach the upper and lower reinforcements and remove the reinforcements on both sides. Use the General Equipment: Grinder
- Grind through the original welded joints retaining the rearward frame section to the center section. Be careful not to cut into the center side rail since it will be reused.
- Using a chisel gun with a sharp 25.4 mm (1 inch) wide wedge chisel, separate the ground area of the joints. Use the General Equipment: Grinder
- With the help of an assistant, remove the complete rear tow module section from mid rear frame section.
- Using a wire brush or sandpaper, remove the e-coat paint from the existing frame near the edges to be welded on the inner and outer surfaces within approximately 15 mm (0.5 in.) of the repair joint.
Mid Rear Frame Section
NOTE: The Rear frame section on this vehicle is retained by welded lap joints. The frame section will be removed and installed by grinding of the original welded joints, followed by welding of the new section into position. - Rear frame section overview.
- Grind through the original welded joints retaining the rearward frame section to the center section. Be careful not to cut into the center side rail since it will be reused.
- Using a chisel gun with a sharp 25.4 mm (1 inch) wide wedge chisel, separate the ground area of the joints. Use the General Equipment: Grinder
- With the help of an assistant, remove the complete mid rear frame section.
- Using a wire brush or sandpaper, remove the e-coat paint from the existing frame near the edges to be welded on the inner and outer surfaces within approximately 15 mm (0.5 in.) of the repair joint.