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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the right front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  4. Remove the transfer case brace. Refer to Support Brace Replacement (LA1) or Support Brace Replacement (LY7) in Transfer Case - Steyr.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Transmission Lower Brace Bolts
    GM1395450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the transmission lower brace bolts.
  6. Remove the transmission lower brace.
  7. If you are servicing the transmission upper brace, it will be necessary to remove the powertrain (engine, transmission and frame). Then separate the transmission from the engine. Refer to Transmission Replacement (LA1)  or Transmission Replacement (LY7) .
    8. Fig 2: Locating Transmission Upper Brace Bolts
    GM1395453Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the transmission upper brace bolts.
  9. Remove the transmission upper brace.
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