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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: If you are removing the front suspension crossmember in order to gain access to other components, you may remove the following components together as a unit:
    • The front suspension crossmember
    • The 2 lower control arms
    • The front stabilizer shaft
    • The steering gear, if necessary

    If removal of the steering gear is not necessary, you may use wire in order to suspend the steering gear in the vehicle.
  1. If you are removing the steering gear WITH the crossmember, remove the following components. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement (FWD) or Power Steering Gear Replacement (AWD) in Power Steering.
    • The lower steering shaft coupling bolt
    • The steering column hole cover
    • The 2 outer tie rod ends
    • The pressure and return pipes
    • The pipe bracket
  2. Install the Engine Support Fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LV6).
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  4. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    5. Fig 1: Strut Bracket, Stabilizer Shaft Links And 6 mm Wrench (AWD)
    GM821347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use a 6 mm wrench in order to hold the left front stabilizer shaft link stud. Remove the nut from the stud in order to separate the link (3) from the left front strut.
  6. Use a 6 mm wrench in order to hold the right front stabilizer shaft link stud. Remove the nut from the stud in order to separate the link from the right front strut.
  7. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left in Body Front End.
  8. Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
    9. Fig 2: Control Arm Nuts And Bolts (AWD)
    GM821222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the following components from the left control arm:
    • The bolt (3)
    • The 2 nuts (1,2)
  10. Remove the following components from the right control arm:
    • The bolt
    • The 2 nuts
    11. Fig 3: Crossmember Components (AWD)
    GM820272Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. If you are removing the crossmember WITHOUT the steering gear, complete the following steps:
    1. Use wire in order to suspend the steering gear (11).
    2. Remove the 2 nuts (6,7) and the 2 bolts (12,13).
    12. Fig 4: Crossmember, Bolts And Nuts (AWD)
    GM828024Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the 2 nuts (2,5) and the bolt (6).
  13. Support the crossmember with a jack.
  14. Remove the 4 bolts (1,3,4,7).
  15. Use the jack in order to lower the crossmember.
    16. IMPORTANT: If you are replacing the components on front suspension crossmember, continue with this procedure.
  16. Remove the 2 control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  17. Remove the following components from the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FWD)  or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (AWD) .
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft link nuts
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft links
    • The 4 stabilizer shaft insulator clamp bolts
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulator clamps
    • The 2 stabilizer shaft insulators
    • The stabilizer shaft
  18. If you removed the crossmember WITH the steering gear, remove the steering gear from the crossmember. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement (FWD) or Power Steering Gear Replacement (AWD) in Power Steering.
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