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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the engine protection shield. Refer to ENGINE PROTECTION SHIELD REPLACEMENT in Frame and Underbody.
  4. Remove the shock module. Refer to SHOCK MODULE REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
  5. Remove the left side wheel drive shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Engine Mount Retaining Nuts From Engine Mount Frame Bracket
    G02129038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front differential carrier. Refer to DIFFERENTIAL CARRIER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L V-8)  in Front Drive Axle.
  7. Remove the lower engine mount retaining nuts from the engine mount frame bracket.
  8. Remove the 3 mounting bolts from the upper engine mount bracket to engine block bracket.
    Fig 2: Removing Mounting Bolts From Upper Engine Mount Bracket To Engine Block Bracket
    G02129039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 3 frame engine mount bracket retaining bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Frame Engine Mount Bracket Retaining Bolts
    G02129040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install a pole jack underneath the oil pan.
  11. Insert a block of wood between the oil pan and the pole jack.
    Fig 4: Installing Pole Jack Underneath Oil Pan
    G02129041Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Raise the engine 2 1/4 inches measuring from the bottom of the oil pan to the front edge of the transmission support crossmember.
    Fig 5: Measuring From Bottom Of Oil Pan To Front Edge Of Transmission Support Crossmember
    G02129042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the engine mount frame bracket from the frame.
    Fig 6: Removing Engine Mount Frame Bracket From Frame
    G02129043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the engine mount with upper engine mount bracket as an assembly.
  15. Separate the engine mount from the upper engine mount bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Mount With Upper Engine Mount Bracket
    G02129044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the engine mount bracket spacer if damaged.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Mount Bracket Spacer
    G02129045Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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