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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Tire/Wheel Assembly, Hub Assembly & Wheel Nuts
    GM656803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    2. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Engine Shield
    GM687450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  3. Drain the engine of oil.
  4. Drain the front drive axle. Refer to Lubricant Replacement - Front Drive Axle  .
  5. Remove the front propeller shaft from the front axle. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Front in Propeller Shaft.
  6. Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of the roller bearings.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness
    GM886518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the antilock brake system (ABS) wiring harness from the retainers.
    8. Fig 4: Brake Hose Retaining Bolt
    GM886462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake hose retaining bolts.
  9. Remove the front drive axle vent hose.
    10. Fig 5: View Of Upper Control Arm To The Steering Knuckle Pinch Bolt And Nut
    GM731542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the left and right upper ball pinch bolt and nut.
    11. Fig 6: Upper Shock Module Retaining Nuts
    GM886764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the left and right upper shock module retaining nuts.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    GM731562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the front stabilizer bar links from the frame. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  13. Remove the shock module from the frame.
  14. Remove the steering knuckle from the upper control arm.
  15. Remove the left and right front wheel drive shafts from the front drive axle.
    16. Fig 8: Securing Front Wheel Drive Shafts To Frame
    GM887945Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Relocate and secure the left and right front wheel drive shafts to the frame.
    17. Fig 9: Supporting Front Shock Modules & Steering Knuckle
    GM887942Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Using mechanics wire or hook, support the front shock modules and steering knuckle.
    18. Fig 10: View Of Power Steering Gear & Bolts
    GM687447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the power steering gear assembly. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
    19. Fig 11: Removing/Installing Inner Axle Shaft
    GM756293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the inner shaft (2) from the front drive axle. Refer to Inner Axle Shaft Replacement - Front Drive Axle  .
    20. Fig 12: Securing Front Differential To Frame
    GM893104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the front drive axle from the oil pan.
  21. Secure the front drive axle to the frame.
  22. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 4.2L.
    23. Fig 13: Removing/Installing Front Drive Axle
    GM893108Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the front drive axle from the vehicle.
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