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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Rear Of Engine & Composite Dash Panel
GM321407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
NOTE: Failure to follow the proper removal and installation procedures may result in damage to the engine crankshaft thrust bearing.
NOTE: When lowering and removing the rear of the driveline, observe the clearance between the rear of the transaxle assembly and the underbody to prevent damage.
NOTE: When tilting down the rear of the driveline, observe the clearance between the rear of the engine and the composite dash panel. Do not allow the engine to rest unsupported against the composite dash panel, or vehicle damage may result.
    CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  5. Tie off the LH muffler assembly to the underbody to support the muffler out of the way.
    Fig 2: Supporting LH Muffler Assembly On The Underbody
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  6. Remove the RH muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement - Right in Engine Exhaust.
  7. Remove the driveline tunnel closeout panel. Refer to Driveline Tunnel Closeout Panel Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: Rear Bellhousing Access Plug
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  8. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, remove the rear bellhousing access plug.
    9. IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper torque converter balance during installation.
  9. Matchmark the transmission flexplate to the transmission torque converter through the access hole in the rear bellhousing.
  10. Remove the transmission flexplate to transmission torque converter bolts. Refer to Flexplate to Torque Converter Bolts in Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E.
    11. Fig 4: Plastic Plugs To Front Of Driveline Support Assembly
    GM173638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the 2 plastic plugs from the front of driveline support assembly.
    12. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
    IMPORTANT:
    • The propeller input shaft front bearing positioning bolts are intended to remain torqued to specification and in place UNTIL INSTRUCTED in the installation procedure.
    • The bolts are to be removed, and the plastic plugs reinstalled after the installation is complete.
    • Failure to use the minimum length fastener specified will prevent proper retention of the propeller input shaft front bearing during disassembly or installation.
  12. Install 2 bolts, M10 - 1.5 X 55 mm, or longer, in place of the plastic plugs.

    (The long bolts are used to maintain the propeller input shaft front bearing in original position during removal and installation.)

    Tighten:  Tighten the propeller input shaft front bearing positioning bolts to 35 N.m (26 lb ft).

    13. Fig 5: Engine Flywheel Housing Access Plug
    GM71455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, remove the engine flywheel housing access plug.
    14. Fig 6: View Of Propeller Shaft Hub Clamp Bolt
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  14. Loosen the propeller shaft hub clamp bolt (1).

    Rotate the engine at the flywheel, if necessary for alignment.

    15. Fig 7: Transmission Shift Cable Bracket To Transmission
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  15. Remove the nuts retaining the transmission shift cable bracket to the transmission.
    16. Fig 8: Transmission Shift Control Cable To Transmission Shift Lever
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  16. Disconnect the transmission shift control cable from the transmission shift lever.

    Unsnap to release the cable.

  17. Reposition the transmission shift cable and bracket.
    18. Fig 9: View Of Shock Absorber Mounting To Control Arm
    GM180606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the rear transverse spring. Refer to Rear Transverse Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  19. Support the lower control arm with a straight jack.
  20. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Tie Rod Replacement (Outer End) or Tie Rod Replacement (Suspension Link) in Rear Suspension.
  21. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
  22. Disconnect the lower ball joint from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  23. Remove the straight jack from the control arm.
  24. Repeat steps 19 through 23 for the other side of the vehicle.
    25. Fig 10: Transmission Jack To Transmission
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  25. Assemble the J 42055  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  26. Install the J 42055  to a transmission jack. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  27. Position and firmly secure the J 42055  with the transmission jack to the transmission.
    28. Fig 11: View Of Transaxle Mount-To-Rear Crossmember Nuts
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  28. Disconnect the wiring harness and brake pipe clip retainers from the rear suspension crossmember.
  29. Remove the rear crossmember nuts.
    30. Fig 12: View Of Jack Supports
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  30. Position a transmission jack under the rear suspension crossmember and firmly secure the crossmember to the jack.
  31. Using ONLY HAND TOOLS, remove the rear suspension crossmember retaining nuts.
    32. Fig 13: View Of Rear Suspension Crossmember
    GM180638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. With the aid of an assistant, slowly lower the rear suspension crossmember away from the vehicle frame rails and remove the crossmember.
    33. Fig 14: View Of Transaxle Mount Bracket & Bolts
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  33. Remove the transaxle mount bracket to differential bolts.
  34. Remove the transaxle mount with bracket.

    Removing the transaxle mount will allow for greater stability on a workbench after the driveline is removed.

    35. Fig 15: LH Muffler Assembly Pipe To LH Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM196201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  35. Using a pry bar, CAREFULLY release the wheel drive shafts from the differential.
  36. Tie off the wheel drive shafts to the underbody to support the shafts out of the way.

    The LH muffler assembly pipe toward the rear offers a good location to help support the LH wheel drive shaft (1).

    37. Fig 16: Wiring Harness To L-Shaped Brackets At Driveline Support Assembly
    GM71407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  37. Release the retainer (1) securing (and positioning) the wiring harness to the L-shaped brackets along the driveline support assembly, then slide the harness up out of the brackets and position out of the way.
    38. Fig 17: Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Electrical Connector
    GM180649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. SLOWLY lower the driveline approximately 51 mm (2.0 in), while simultaneously adjusting the angle of tilt, in order to access the electrical connectors.
  39. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor (VSS) electrical connector.
    40. Fig 18: Wiring Harness Retainer To Stud At Differential Rear Cover
    GM71409Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  40. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer from the stud at the differential rear cover.
  41. Disconnect the wiring harness retainer clip from the top of the differential.
    42. Fig 19: View Of Transmission Harness 20-Way Connector
    GM173659Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  42. Disconnect the transmission harness 20-way connector.

    Depress both tabs on the connector and pull straight up; do not pry the connector.

    43. Fig 20: Park/Neutral Position Switch Electrical Connectors
    GM205288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  43. Disconnect the park/neutral position switch electrical connectors.
  44. Remove the bolt retaining the transmission wiring harness to the LH side of the transmission case.
    45. Fig 21: Wiring Harness To Harness Retainer At Transmission
    GM196198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  45. SLOWLY lower the driveline, while simultaneously adjusting the angle of tilt, and observe the relationship between the top rear of the differential and the lowest part of the rear compartment panel floor (the center storage compartment between the frame rails); the differential should not be lowered more than approximately EVEN with the specified body point of reference.

    (The engine positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) pipes which route along the rear of the engine intake manifold [LS1 only] will likely contact the dash panel.)

  46. Release the wiring harness from the harness retainer along the top of the transmission.
  47. Check to be sure that the wiring harness is free from the driveline being removed.
    48. Fig 22: Locating Cooler Fittings
    GM71418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  48. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler rear pipes from the junction fittings at the engine flywheel housing, then cap the pipes and plug the junction fittings to prevent contamination.
    49. Fig 23: Driveline Support Assembly To Engine Flywheel Housing Bolts
    GM196199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  49. Using a block of wood to protect the engine oil pan, place a jack under the rear of the engine oil pan to support the engine, and prevent contact with the composite dash panel.
  50. Remove the five driveline support assembly to engine flywheel housing bolts.
    51. Fig 24: Wiring Harness Bracket To Driveline Tunnel Wall
    GM71406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  51. Carefully bend the wiring harness bracket away from the driveline and toward the driveline tunnel wall in order to make a clear removal path for the driveline.
    52. Fig 25: Edge Of Driveline Support Assembly & Engine Flywheel Housing
    GM196200Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The aid of an assistant will be necessary for the remaining steps.
  52. Have an assistant insert a flat bladed screwdriver, or similar tool, between the edge of the driveline support assembly and the engine flywheel housing, then begin to pry the driveline loose from the engine.
    53. Fig 26: Input Shaft At Front Of Driveline Support Assembly To Engine Flywheel Housing
    GM71466Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  53. Have an assistant guide the front of the driveline during the removal of the driveline from the vehicle.
  54. SLOWLY lower the driveline, while simultaneously adjusting the angle of tilt and pulling the driveline away from the engine UNTIL the propeller input shaft at the front of the driveline support assembly just clears the engine flywheel housing.
  55. SLOWLY lower the driveline completely out of the vehicle.
    56. Fig 27: Transmission Jack To Driveline Components
    GM196196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  56. Position the chainfall, or equivalent, of a lift device in a way which will protect the transmission oil cooler rear pipes and the rear exhaust hangers located on the driveline support assembly.
  57. Using the lift device, raise the driveline to relieve the weight from the transmission jack.
  58. Disconnect the J 42055  from the transmission jack ONLY, the J 42055  will provide stability to the driveline components while working on a bench.
  59. Position the driveline on a work bench with the lift device still attached.
  60. Support the driveline support assembly and the differential for additional balance.
  61. Remove the lift device from the driveline.
    62. Fig 28: Transmission Oil Cooler Upper & Lower Pipe Fittings To Transmission
    GM71414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  62. Disconnect the transmission oil cooler upper and lower pipe fittings from the transmission, then cap the pipes and plug the fittings to prevent contamination.
    63. Fig 29: Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Rear Clip
    GM71415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  63. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe rear clip.
    64. Fig 30: Transmission Oil Cooler Pipe Middle Clip
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  64. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe middle clip.
  65. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe front and rear clamp bolts and clamps.
  66. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipes.
    67. Fig 31: Rear Exhaust Hanger Mounting Bolts
    GM180748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  67. Remove the rear exhaust hanger mounting bolts.
  68. Remove the rear exhaust hangers from the driveline support assembly.
    69. Fig 32: Transmission To Driveline Support Assembly Bolts/Studs
    GM71442Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  69. Remove the transmission to driveline support assembly bolts/studs.
  70. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver, or similar tool, between the edge of the driveline support assembly and the transmission, then begin to pry the driveline support assembly loose from the transmission.
  71. Slowly slide the driveline support assembly away from the transmission while supporting the transmission torque converter.
  72. Using a strap positioned from side to side, secure the transmission torque converter to the transmission.
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