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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Tires And Wheels Nuts
    G01597995Courtesy 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.
  6. Wrap the bearing caps with tape in order to prevent the loss of the roller bearings.
    Fig 2: Removing Engine Protection Shield Nuts
    G01597996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the ABS wiring harness from the retainers.
    Fig 3: Removing ABS Wiring Harness From Retainers
    G01597997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the brake hose retaining bolts.
  9. Remove the front drive axle vent hose.
    Fig 4: Removing Brake Hose Retaining Bolts
    G01597998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the left and right upper ball pinch bolt and nut.
    Fig 5: Removing Left And Right Upper Ball Pinch Bolt And Nut
    G01597999Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the left and right upper shock module retaining nuts.
    Fig 6: Removing Upper Shock Module Retaining Nuts
    G01598000Courtesy 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.
    Fig 7: Removing Steering Knuckle From Upper Control Arm
    G01598001Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Relocate and secure the left and right front wheel drive shafts to the frame.
    Fig 8: Securing Front Wheel Drive Shafts To Frame
    G01598002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Using mechanics wire or hook, support the front shock modules and steering knuckle.
    Fig 9: Supporting Front Shock Modules And Steering Knuckle
    G01598003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the power steering gear assembly. Refer to POWER STEERING GEAR REPLACEMENT  in Power Steering System.
    Fig 10: Removing Power Steering Gear Assembly
    G01598004Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the inner shaft from the front drive axle. Refer to INNER AXLE SHAFT REPLACEMENT - FRONT DRIVE AXLE   . 
    Fig 11: Inserting Tools To Front Drive Axle
    G01598005Courtesy 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 4.2L Engine Mechanical.
    Fig 12: Securing Front Drive Axle To Frame
    G01598006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the front drive axle from the vehicle.
    Fig 13: Removing Front Drive Axle From Vehicle
    G01598007Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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