Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander, and 2006 Buick Terraza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (LX9).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FWD) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD) in Front Suspension.
- Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
- Remove the power steering gear from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Use a strap in order to secure the power steering gear to the exhaust manifold.
- Remove the power steering cooler line clamps from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
- Use wire in order to secure the power steering cooler line to an engine component.
- Remove the engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (LX9).
- Remove the transaxle mount nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement .
- Use a utility stand in order to support the frame front.
- Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
- Remove the frame bolts.
- Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear for access to the forward servo cover.
- Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover.
- Remove the forward band servo cover bolts.
- Remove the forward servo cover.
- Remove the forward servo cover O-ring.
- Remove the servo piston assembly.
- Remove the servo spring.