Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer, and 2004 Buick Rainier. 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.
- Remove the front tire and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
- Remove the shock module. Refer to Shock Module Replacement in Front Suspension.
- Remove the left side wheel drive shaft. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
- Remove the front differential carrier. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L V-8) in Front Drive Axle.
- Remove the lower engine mount retaining nuts from the engine mount frame bracket.
- Remove the 3 mounting bolts from the upper engine mount bracket to engine block bracket.
- Remove the 3 frame engine mount bracket retaining bolts.
- Install a pole jack underneath the oil pan.
- Insert a block of wood between the oil pan and the pole jack.
- Raise the engine 2 1/4 inches measuring from the bottom of the oil pan to the front edge of the transmission support crossmember.
- Shift the engine towards the left side of the frame.
- Remove the engine mount frame bracket from the frame.
- Remove the engine mount with upper engine mount bracket as an assembly.
- Separate the engine mount from the upper engine mount bracket.
- Remove the engine mount bracket spacer if damaged.