Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the intermediate steering shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.
- Remove the front frame bolts and retainers.
- Lower the front of the frame.
- Remove the frame front upper insulators.
- Install the J 45296 , or equivalent to the front frame insulator that you are removing. See Special Tools .
- Using the J 45296 , or equivalent remove the front insulator from the frame. See Special Tools .