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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: SA9105E
    GM1159630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Record all pre-set radio stations.
  1. Turn the ignition off.
  2. Remove the battery cover.
    3. CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Install the SA9105E  and theJ 43405  .
    5. Fig 2: Radiator & Upper Radiator Support
    GM1159633Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Fasten the radiator to the upper radiator support.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    7. Fig 3: Left Inner Splash Shield & Ball Joints
    GM1159151Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wheels.
  8. Remove the left inner splash shield.
  9. Remove the ball joints.
    10. Fig 4: Tie Rod Outer & Knuckle Nut
    GM1159203Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the tie rod outer to the knuckle nut.
    11. Fig 5: Separating Tie Rod From Knuckle Using SA91100C
    GM1159248Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Hold the ball stud from turning when removing/installing the nut. The boot can become torn and damaged if the ball stud turns.
    NOTE: Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
  11. Using the SA91100C  or equivalent, separate the tie rod from the knuckle.
    12. Fig 6: Lower Control Arm Ball Stud, Cotter Pin & Nut
    GM1159273Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the lower control arm ball stud cotter pin and nut. Discard the pin.
    13. Fig 7: Ball Stud & Knuckle
    GM1159642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disengage the ball stud from the knuckle.
    14. Fig 8: Lower Stabilizer Bar Links & Bolts
    GM1159655Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Do not allow the stud to rotate. Secure the link stud with a wrench in order to remove the nut.
  14. Remove the lower stabilizer bar links.
  15. Remove the steering gear from the steering column assembly.
    1. Remove the rear transaxle mount-to-cradle bolts.
    2. Remove the rear transaxle mount bracket-to-transaxle bolts.
  16. Remove the front lower mount through bolt from the cradle.
    17. IMPORTANT: The front air dam deflector stays connected to the cradle.
  17. Remove the front air dam deflector from the body.
  18. Place a jack under the cradle and remove the cradle bolts.
  19. Carefully remove the cradle from the vehicle.
    20. Fig 9: View Of Shift Cables, Cable Connections & Shift Cable Bracket
    GM880090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not use too much force when disconnecting the shift cables or damage may result.
  20. Using the J 36346  or equivalent, disconnect the shift lever cables from the shift control housing by prying with even pressure. See Special Tools .
  21. Disconnect the shift lever cables from the shift lever cable bracket.
    22. Fig 10: Clutch Line & Clutch Master Cylinder
    GM1145224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Disconnect the pressure line from the clutch actuator cylinder by removing the C-clip, then pull the line away from the clutch actuator cylinder.
    23. Fig 11: Locating Backup Light Connector & VSS Connector
    GM857190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Disconnect the backup lamp switch (1) and front wheel speed sensor (2).
    24. Fig 12: Locating Fluid Level Check Plugs
    GM857189Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Drain the transaxle fluid.
  25. Remove the front transaxle mount from the transaxle.
    1. Using the J 45341  and the SA9173G  , disengage the right drive axle from the intermediate drive shaft.
    2. Secure the drive axle away from the intermediate drive shaft.
    3. Remove the intermediate drive shaft bearing retainer-to-support bracket bolts.
    26. IMPORTANT: Remove the retaining ring from the stub shaft prior to tool installation. Discard the retaining ring.
  26. Remove the intermediate drive shaft. If the intermediate drive shaft is difficult to remove, use the J 44017  and the SA9133T  .
    27. Fig 13: Left Drive Axle, J 45341 & SA9173G
    GM1159277Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Using the J 45341  (1) and the SA9173G  (2), remove the left drive axle.
  28. Secure the drive axle out of the way.
  29. Remove the bolts from the top transaxle mount.
  30. Lower the vehicle.
  31. Lower the transaxle, with the engine support fixture, enough to remove the transaxle.
  32. Raise the vehicle.
  33. Secure the transaxle to the transaxle jack.
    34. Fig 14: Transaxle Housing & Bolts
    GM1159656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Remove the transaxle housing bolts on the engine side.
  35. Remove the transaxle housing bolt on the transaxle side.
  36. Lower the transaxle support stand.
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