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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the washer solvent container. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the left front wheel and tire assemblies. Refer toTire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the left front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
    IMPORTANT: In order to avoid oil pan damage and possible engine failure, insert a block of wood that spans the width of the oil pan bottom between the oil pan and the jack support.
  5. Position the following items in order to support the transaxle:
    • A block of wood
    • A jack stand
    Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Support Components
    GM414963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the transaxle mount through-bolt.
    Fig 2: Locating Transaxle Mount Through-Bolt
    GM626461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the transaxle to engine block bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transaxle To Engine Block Bolts
    GM626459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the front transaxle mount.