Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Envoy XL and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. 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 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.
- 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.