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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, crankshaft balancer, or any sheet metal. Due to small clearances between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the oil pan may cause it to be bent against the pump screen, resulting in a damaged oil pickup unit. Jacking against the crankshaft balancer may also cause oil seal and/or crankshaft bearing damage. Always use a J 28467-A (Universal Support Fixture) along with J 41044 (Engine Support Adapters) when raising or supporting the engine.
  1. Remove the generator. Refer to 3.8L ENGINE in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the ignition control module. Refer to IGNITION CONTROL MODULE .
  3. Install the engine support fixture to the engine. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  4. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE
  5. Remove the 3-way catalytic converter. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT (3.8L ENGINE) .
  6. Remove the right side engine mount through bolt nut (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Right Side Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut
    G01728691Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the left side engine mount through bolt nut (1).
    Fig 2: Remove Left Side Engine Mount Through Bolt Nut
    G01728692Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe bracket bolt and bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt And Bracket
    G01728693Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the A/C compressor from the A/C compressor bracket without recovering the refrigerant. Refer to COMPRESSOR .
  11. Raise the engine slightly in order to relieve tension on the through bolts.
  12. Remove the right engine mount through bolt (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Right Engine Mount Through Bolt
    G01728694Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the left engine mount through bolt (2).
    Fig 5: Removing Left Engine Mount Through Bolt
    G01728695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Raise the engine enough to remove the engine mounts.
  15. Raise the vehicle.
  16. Remove the right engine mount bolts (1) and the right engine mount (2).
    Fig 6: Removing Right Engine Mount Bolts Right Engine Mount
    G01728696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the left engine mount bolts (1) and the left engine mount (2).
    Fig 7: Removing Left Engine Mount Bolts Left Engine Mount
    G01728697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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