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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air inlet duct.

    Disconnect the shift cable from the PNP switch.

    Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transmission Cable & Selector Lever
    GM893831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the shift cable lever.
    Fig 2: View Of Shift Cable Lever
    GM104504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch Replacement .
  4. Install the engine support fixture.
  5. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  7. Remove the left inner fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  8. Separate the left ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  9. Remove the wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  10. Remove the power steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
  11. Remove the left front suspension cross member bolts. Refer to Crossmember Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  12. Loosen the right front suspension cross member bolts.
  13. Remove the transmission mount. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement  in Transmission/Transaxle.
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Lower the engine with the engine support fixture.
  16. Raise the vehicle.
  17. Remove the transmission side cover bolts.
    Fig 3: Identifying Transmission Side Cover Bolts
    GM510427Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the transmission side cover.
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