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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the battery ground (negative) cable.
  2. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
  4. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT -- LEFT or ENGINE MOUNT STRUT REPLACEMENT -- RIGHT .
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  6. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  7. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT - ENGINE .
    Fig 1: Removing Throttle Body Air Inlet Duct
    G01812558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  9. Remove the left tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT .
  10. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness connector (2).
  11. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to STEERING KNUCKLE REPLACEMENT .
  12. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to WHEEL DRIVE SHAFT REPLACEMENT -- FRONT .
  13. Reposition and secure the drive axle.
    CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the Intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result In damage to the steering gear and/or damage to the intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
  14. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  15. Disconnect the catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement on page 6-817 in Engine Exhaust.
  16. Support the right side of the frame with a utility stand.
  17. Support the left side of the frame with a utility stand.
    Fig 2: Removing Intermediate Shaft & Bolts
    G01812559Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the transaxle mount bracket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement  .
  19. Remove the transaxle mount. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement  .
  20. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT .
  21. Loosen the right side frame bolts.
  22. Remove the left side frame bolts.
  23. Use the utility stand in order to lower left side of the frame.
  24. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
  25. Remove the wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 3: Removing Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    G01812560Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).
    Fig 4: Removing Case Side Cover Bolts
    G01812561Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
  28. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
  29. Remove the case side cover inner gasket (59).
    Fig 5: Removing Case Side Cover, Pan & Inner Gasket
    G01812562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Inspect the case side cover (53) for the following conditions:
    • Damaged or porous gasket sealing surfaces
    • Damaged or porous casting surfaces
    • Damaged or stripped bolt holes
  31. Inspect the case side cover gasket (54) and case side cover inner gasket (59) for damage. The gaskets are reusable if they are NOT damaged.
  32. Clean the case side cover.
  33. Clean the case side cover gasket surfaces.
    Fig 6: Inspecting Case Side Cover Gasket & Case Side Cover Inner Gasket For Damage
    G01812563Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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