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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 tire 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.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Engine Mount Retaining Nuts From Engine Mount Frame Bracket
    G02129062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the left side wheel drive shaft. Refer to AXLE SHAFTS .
  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
    G02129063Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 3 frame engine mount bracket retaining bolts.
    Fig 3: Removing Frame Engine Mount Bracket Retaining Bolts
    G02129064Courtesy 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
    G02129065Courtesy 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.
  13. Shift the engine towards the left side of the frame.
    Fig 5: Measuring From Bottom Of Oil Pan To Front Edge Of Transmission Support Crossmember
    G02129066Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the engine mount frame bracket from the frame.
    Fig 6: Removing Engine Mount Frame Bracket From Frame
    G02129067Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the engine mount with upper engine mount bracket as an assembly.
  16. Separate the engine mount from the upper engine mount bracket.
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Mount With Upper Engine Mount Bracket
    G02129068Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the engine mount bracket spacer if damaged.
    Fig 8: Removing Engine Mount Bracket Spacer
    G02129069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.