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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the generator from the accessory mounting bracket. Refer to Generator Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the washer pump/reservoir. Refer to Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
    3. Fig 1: Engine Coolant Temperature Switch Electrical Connector
    GM581199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the engine coolant temperature switch electrical connector and reposition.
  4. Remove the front headlamp electrical connector and reposition.
  5. Install J 41803  and J 28467-B  and support the engine. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  7. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    8. Fig 2: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod End, Stud & Nuts
    GM82236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the steering linkage outer tie rod end stud nuts (3). Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering Systems.
    9. Fig 3: Shock Absorber ESC Harness Connector
    GM581266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the shock absorber solenoid electrical connector, if equipped.
    10. Fig 4: ESC Sensor Link
    GM581252Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor links.
  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  12. Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  13. Remove the bolts from the electronic brake control module/brake pressure modulator valve (EBCM/BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  14. Support and reposition the EBCM/BPMV and bracket away from the crossmember.
    15. Fig 5: Power Steering Gear & Mounting Bolts
    GM65352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts.
  16. Remove the power steering fluid cooler from the crossmember.
  17. Lift the power steering gear off of the crossmember and support.
    18. Fig 6: Removing/Installing Transverse Spring Using J 33432-A
    GM65337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Using the J 33432-A  , remove the transverse spring from the vehicle. See Special Tools and Equipment . Refer to Front Transverse Spring Replacement .
    19. Fig 7: Lower Shock Absorber & Bolts
    GM65335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Disconnect the lower shock absorber bolts from the lower control arms.
    20. Fig 8: Lower Control Arm & Bolts
    GM65339Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the lower control arm bolts from the crossmember.
  21. Place a transmission jack under the crossmember.
  22. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to the following procedures:
    23. Fig 9: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector
    GM581404Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the crossmember.
    24. Fig 10: Electrical Harness & Brake Pipe
    GM581567Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the electrical harness from the clips on the crossmember.
  25. Disconnect the brake pipe from the clips on the crossmember.
    26. Fig 11: View Of Front & Rear Crossmember Nuts
    GM581372Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the crossmember mounting nuts.
  27. Lower the crossmember out of the vehicle by removing the transmission jack from under the crossmember.
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