Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Cooling Module Secured To Upper Body Structure

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Secure the radiator to the upper radiator support.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and wheels.
Remove the side splash shield-to-frame fasteners.
Remove the front air dam-to-frame fasteners.

Fig 2: Rear Transaxle Mount-To-Frame Bolts

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Remove the rear transaxle mount-to-frame bolts.

Fig 3: View Of Front Transaxle Mount Through Bolt

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Remove the front transaxle mount through bolt.

Fig 4: View Of Steering Gear & Steering Gear-To-Frame Bolts

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Remove the steering gear-to-frame bolts.
Using mechanics wire, secure the steering gear to the exhaust.

Fig 5: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamps, Bushings & Bolts

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Remove the stabilizer shaft clamp-to-frame bolts.

Fig 6: View Of Lower Ball Joint Stud Cotter Pin & Nut

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Remove the lower ball joint cotter pins. Discard the cotter pins.

Fig 7: View Of Steering Knuckle & Lower Control Arm

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Loosen the lower ball joint castle nut until the nut is level with the top of the ball stud.

NOTE: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.

Using the J 43828 , separate the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .

Fig 8: Frame To Body Bolts

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Remove the frame-to-body bolts. Discard the bolts.
Carefully lower the frame from the vehicle.
Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.