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Removal Procedure

    NOTE:

    Vehicle alignment is not required if the cradle is being lowered or dropped to perform another procedure. Only align id replacing the cradle with a NEW part and transferring components.

  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 wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Tying Radiator, Air Conditioning Condenser And Fan Module Assembly To Upper Radiator Support
    GM2018937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Tie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper radiator support to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is lowered.
  6. Disconnect the left and right stabilizer links from the strut assemblies. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  8. Remove the two steering gear retaining fasteners. Refer to Electric Belt Drive Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement (AWD, LTG/M7U, NJ2) , for EPS steering or Electric Dual Pinion Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Replacement (FWD, LTG, M7W, NJ1) for rack and pinion steering.
  9. Using mechanics wire suspend the steering gear from the powertrain.
  10. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REPLACEMENT (LTG FWD) , Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUK) or EXHAUST FRONT PIPE REPLACEMENT (LTG AWD) .
  11. If equipped with AWD, remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
    12. Fig 2: Identifying Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM2199369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the front transmission mount through bolt (1).
    13. Fig 3: Transaxle Mount Components
    GM2201655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the rear transmission mount fasteners (3, 4).
  14. Separate the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles (1). Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNA) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .
    Fig 4: Electrical Harness And Power Steering Cooler Line Clips
    GM2018935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the electrical harness and the power steering cooler line from the clips in the frame (2).
  16. Mark the location of the frame using spray paint for correct positioning during installation.
  17. Carefully lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the support table.
    18. Fig 5: Frame And Mounting Hardware
    GM2018936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove the reinforcement bolts (2). DISCARD the bolts.
  19. Remove the rear frame to body bolts (3).
  20. Remove the reinforcements (1) from the vehicle.
  21. Remove the front frame-to-body bolts (4).
  22. Carefully raise the vehicle to separate the frame from the body.
    23. NOTE:

    Do not separate the stabilizer bar bracket from the insulator and stabilizer bar when transferring parts.

  23. If replacing the frame, transfer components as necessary.
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