Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003 GMC Envoy, and 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the engine shield mounting bolts.
Remove the engine shield.

Fig 1: Removing Engine Shield Mounting Bolts
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Remove the rear lower control arm bracket to frame mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Lower Control Arm Bracket To Frame Mounting Bolts
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Remove the steering gear crossmember mounting bolts.
Remove the steering gear crossmember.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear Crossmember Mounting Bolts
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