Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the steering intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the front frame insulators.
- Remove the front frame bolts and retainers.
- Lower the front of the frame.
- Remove the frame front upper insulators.
- Install the J 45296 to the front frame insulator you are removing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
- Using J 45296 , remove the front frame insulator from the frame. See Special Tools and Equipment .