Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (LT4 Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (LT4 GE 47716)
- Remove both front wheelhouse liners. Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Blackwing)
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect @ Transmission Control Module - Transmission Control Module Replacement
- Detach the harness retainer (2)
Remove the battery terminal (1) from the jump start post.
- Engine Control Module Bracket - Remove - Engine Control Module Bracket Replacement
- Detach necessary engine harness retainers and reposition the engine harness on the engine.
Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Disconnect
- Heater Inlet Hose @ Heater Core - Disconnect - Heater Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LT4)
- Heater Outlet Hose @ Heater Core - Disconnect - Heater Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement (LT4)
Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing - Disconnect
- Radiator Outlet Hose - Remove - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LT4)
Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose (2) - Disconnect - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Replacement (LT4 Charge Air Cooler Front Manifold to Engine Radiator Intercooler Heat Exchanger)
- Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose - Remove - Charge Air Cooler Coolant Hose Replacement (LT4 Charge Air Cooler Coolant Pump to Charge Air Cooler Front Manifold)
Fuel Feed Hose (1) @ Fuel Feed Pipe - Disconnect - Fuel Feed Front Hose Replacement
Air Conditioning Compressor Hose - Disconnect - Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LT4)
- Remove the front tires and wheels. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (without J57) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57)
- Drain the engine oil into a suitable container. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Front Cradle Shear Plate - Remove - Front Cradle Shear Plate Replacement (Blackwing)
- Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (RWD)
Electrical Connector @ Steering Gear - Disconnect [2x]
- Exhaust Muffler - Remove - Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LT4)
- Transmission - Remove - Transmission Replacement (RWD) , or Manual Transmission Removal and Installation
Knock Sensor (1) - Disconnect
- Crankshaft Position Sensor (2) - Disconnect
- Oil Level Sensor (3) - Disconnect
Front Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness (1) - Disconnect [2x] - Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (J57, J6H)
- Stabilizer Shaft Link @ Lower Control Arm - Disconnect - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE2) , or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE3, FE4)
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod @ Steering Knuckle - Disconnect [2x] - Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (with Blackwing)
- Separate the steering knuckle from the lower ball joint. [2x] - Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (RWD)
- Support the engine on the J 39580 engine support table and the J 39580-500 engine support table top.
- Remove the front and rear cradle fasteners. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (Blackwing)
- Remove the ground strap bolts at the rear of the cylinder heads.
- Remove the ground straps from the rear cylinder heads.
- Disconnect the electrical connector for the knock sensor, left side.
- Remove the engine harness retaining fasteners at the rear of the engine.
- Raise the vehicle completely off of the engine and cradle.
- Install the J-41803-9 engine lift hooks to the engine.
- Remove the engine mount nuts.
- Using a engine hoist and the J-41803-9 engine lift hooks slowly raise the engine.
- Remove the engine from the cradle.
- Install the engine onto an engine stand and prepare for disassembly.
- Remove the engine hoist.
- Remove the J-41803-9 engine lift hooks from the engine.
Visually inspect the wiring harness clearances while raising the vehicle.