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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Left Engine Splash Shield
    GM1857709Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  5. Remove the exhaust flexible pipe. Refer to Exhaust Flexible Pipe Replacement .
  6. Remove the propeller shaft if the vehicle is equipped with all wheel drive. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: View Of Lower Ball Joint Retaining Nut
    GM1852433Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove both lower ball joint retaining nuts. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  8. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  10. Remove the power steering gear heat shields. Refer to Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement .
    11. Fig 3: Locating Steering Gear Stub Shaft
    GM1852431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Whenever the steering gear is moved in relation to the body, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft.
  11. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  12. Remove the power steering gear bolts. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
  13. Remove the power steering gear from the frame. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
  14. Use mechanics wire secure the power steering gear to the exhaust manifold.
    15. Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Cooler Inlet Pipe
    GM1857015Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the power steering cooler inlet pipe from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement .
    16. Fig 5: Locating Engine & Transaxle Mount Lower Nuts
    GM1857001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove and discard the engine and transmission mount lower nuts.
  17. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580  . See Special Tools .
  18. Remove the underbody rear side rail. Refer to Underbody Rear Side Rail Replacement .
    19. Fig 6: Identifying Front Crossmember Brace & Bolts
    GM1855951Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the front crossmember brace bolts (3).
    20. NOTE: When the frame insulator bolts are removed, always discard the bolts and replace with new bolts.
  20. Remove the front frame to body bolts (2).
  21. Remove the front crossmember brace (1).
    22. Fig 7: Locating Reinforcements, Frame To Body Bolts, Reinforcement Bolts & Studs
    GM1855958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the reinforcement bolts (2).
  23. Remove the reinforcement studs (3).
  24. Remove the frame to body bolts (4).
  25. Remove the reinforcements (1).
    26. Fig 8: View Of Frame
    GM1857007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the vehicle.
    27. Fig 9: Identifying Frame Brace & Bolts
    GM1857012Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the frame brace bolts.
  28. Remove the frame brace.
    29. Fig 10: View Of Stabilizer Shaft & Lower Control Arms
    GM1857009Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
  30. Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  31. Remove the frame insulators from the frame. Refer to Front Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement  and Rear Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement .
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