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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  3. Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.
  4. Fig 1: View Of Front Frame Bolts And Retainers
    GM319188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front frame bolts and retainers.
  6. Lower the front of the frame.
  7. Remove the frame front upper insulators.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Frame Front Upper Insulators
    GM777204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the J 45296  , or equivalent to the front frame insulator that you are removing. See Special Tools .
  10. Using the J 45296  , or equivalent remove the front insulator from the frame. See Special Tools .