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Removal Procedure

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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.
  1. Use a jack or a utility stand to raise the transmission/transaxle in order to remove the weight from the transmission/transaxle mount and create slight tension in the mount.
  2. Inspect the transmission/transaxle mount. Replace the transmission/transaxle mount if the transmission/transaxle mount exhibits any of the following conditions:
    • The rubber surface is covered with cracks.
    • The rubber is separated from the metal plate of the mount.
    • The rubber is split through the center.
  3. If there is movement between the metal plate of the transmission/transaxle mount and the transmission, tighten the transmission mount fasteners to the correct tightening specification.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the left front wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the left front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
    4. Fig 1: Supporting Transaxle With Jackstand & Wood Block
    GM414963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install a jackstand and a block of wood to support the transaxle.
  5. Remove the expansion bolt from the transmission mount.
    Fig 2: Identifying Mount Expansion Bolt
    GM511024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the transmission mount bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Side Cover Bolts
    GM510427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the mount.
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