Removal Procedure
- The steering column
- The intermediate shaft (s)
- The steering gear
- Secure the steering wheel so it will not turn when the mid and mid lower intermediate steering shafts are disconnected.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B Static Fill) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (L3B GE 47716)
Intake Manifold Cover Bolt (1) - Remove
Intake Manifold Cover Insulator (1) - Remove
Engine Wiring Harness Bolt (1) - Remove
- Engine Wiring Harness (4) - Reposition
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
- Oil Level Indicator Tube (2) - Remove
Radiator Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Radiator - Disengage [1x] - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Radiator Inlet Hose Clip (2) @ Radiator Inlet Hose Bracket - Remove
- Radiator Inlet Hose (3) @ Radiator - Reposition away
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove
- Push Pin (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (3) - Remove
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (3) - Remove
- Push Pin (2) - Remove [2x]
- Engine Front Splash Shield Bolt (1) - Remove
Front Compartment Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Front Compartment Air Deflector (2) - Remove
{ If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace Nut (1) - Remove [4x]
- { If equipped } Front Crossmember Brace (2) - Remove
Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x]
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Outlet Hose (2) - Remove
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Outlet Hose (3) - Remove
Hose Clamp (1) - Disengage [2x]
- Engine Oil Cooler Coolant Inlet Hose (2) - Remove
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Cooling Heat Exchanger Inlet Hose (3) - Remove
Retainer (1) - Unclip [3x]
- Engine Wiring Harness (2) - Reposition away
Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Loosen [2x]
- Engine Mount Nut (2) - Remove
Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect
Position a screw jack and a block of wood under the transmission bell-housing.
- Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
- Raise screw jack just enough to remove the engine mount.
Engine Mount (1) - Remove
- CAUTION:
Phenolic spacer must be present to prevent galvanic/corrosive reaction and/or excessive temperature conduction between engine mount bracket and engine mount. Replace mount if phenolic spacer is missing or damaged. Failure to ensure phenolic spacer is intact and not damaged can lead to premature failure of engine mount and/or engine mount bracket.
Inspect the engine mount to ensure the phenolic spacer (1) is in place and not damaged.
Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable Terminal Nut (1) - Remove
- Auxiliary Generator Battery Jumper Cable (2) - Reposition away
- Retainer (3) - Disengage
Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (2) - Remove
- Separate the mid intermediate steering shaft from the intermediate steering shaft by pushing the upper portion of the intermediate shaft (1) downward.
Intermediate Steering Shaft Lower Bolt (1) - Remove
Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) - Remove
Engine Mount Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]
- Engine Mount Bracket (2) - Remove
With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:
After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.