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Removal Procedure

  1. Install the engine support fixture to support the engine/transaxle assembly. 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. Remove the lower radiator air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
  5. Remove the positive battery cable retainers. Position the positive battery cable aside. Refer to Battery Positive and Negative Cable Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Fluid Cooling Pipe Replacement .
  7. Secure the power steering cooler to the exhaust pipe.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft links. Rotate the stabilizer shaft up to gain access to the mounting bolts for the power steering gear. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  9. Remove the mounting fasteners for the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
    10. Fig 1: Securing Power Steering Gear To Exhaust Manifold
    GM378919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Secure the power steering gear to the exhaust front pipe using mechanics wire.
    11. Fig 2: Engine Mount Fasteners
    GM2654405Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the front engine mount to frame fastener (1).
  12. Remove the rear engine mount to frame fasteners (3).
  13. Loosen the transmission mount fasteners (2).
    14. Fig 3: Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connectors & Harness Retainers
    GM460829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Disconnect both front wheel speed sensor connectors (1), if equipped.
  15. Remove both front wheel speed harness retainers (2) from the frame and the lower control arms, if equipped.
  16. Separate both of the lower ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Ball Joint Replacement .
    17. Fig 4: Identifying Utility Stand
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts J 39580  table.
    18. Fig 5: Exploded View Of Frame Reinforcements & Bolts
    GM1625455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the frame reinforcement nuts (3).
  19. Remove the frame reinforcement bolts (1).
  20. Remove the frame reinforcements (2).
    21. Fig 6: Identifying Securing Bolts
    GM1625357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove the bolts (1) which secure the frame to the body.
  22. Raise the vehicle in order to separate the frame from the body.
  23. If replacement of the frame is necessary, remove the following components:
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