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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the generator from the accessory mounting bracket. Refer to GENERATOR in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the washer pump/reservoir. Refer to WASHER SOLVENT CONTAINER REPLACEMENT in Wipers/Washer Systems.
  3. Remove the engine coolant temperature switch electrical connector and reposition.
    Fig 1: Removing Engine Coolant Temperature Switch Electrical Connector
    G01419345Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the front headlamp electrical connector and reposition.
  5. Install J 41803  and J 28467-B  and support the engine.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  7. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  8. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod end stud nuts (3). Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering Systems.
    Fig 2: Removing Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod End Stud Nuts
    G01419346Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Shock Absorber Solenoid Electrical Connector
    G01419347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor links.
    Fig 4: Locating Electronic Suspension Control (ESC) Sensor Links
    G01419348Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT  .
  12. Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
  13. Remove the bolts from the electronic brake control module/brake pressure modulator valve (EBCM/BPMV) bracket. Refer to BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) BRACKET REPLACEMENT in Antilock Brake System.
  14. Support and reposition the EBCM/BPMV and bracket away from the crossmember.
  15. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    G01419349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the crossmember.
  17. Lift the power steering gear off of the crossmember and support.
  18. Using the J 33432-A  , remove the transverse spring from the vehicle. Refer to FRONT TRANSVERSE SPRING REPLACEMENT  .
    Fig 6: Removing Transverse Spring From Vehicle
    G01419350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the lower shock absorber bolts from the lower control arms.
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Lower Shock Absorber Bolts From Lower Control Arms
    G01419351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the lower control arm bolts from the crossmember.
    Fig 8: Removing Lower Control Arm Bolts From Crossmember
    G01419352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Place a transmission jack under the crossmember.
  22. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to the following procedures:
  23. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the crossmember.
    Fig 9: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness From Crossmember
    G01419353Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the electrical harness from the clips on the crossmember.
    Fig 10: Disconnecting Electrical Harness From Clips On Crossmember
    G01419354Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Disconnect the brake pipe from the clips on the crossmember.
  26. Remove the crossmember mounting nuts.
    Fig 11: Removing Crossmember Mounting Nuts
    G01419355Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Lower the crossmember out of the vehicle by removing the transmission jack from under the crossmember.
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