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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the radiator opening upper cover. Refer to Radiator Opening Upper Cover Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Cooling Module Secured To Upper Body Structure
    GM857193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Secure the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper tie bar to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is removed.
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  7. Remove the two push pins securing the front bumper air deflector to the frame. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
  8. Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulator clamps. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joints
    GM1873841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft
    GM1873839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Whenever the steering gear is moved in relation to the body, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
  10. Disconnect the steering shaft coupling from the steering gear. Refer to Steering Shaft Coupling Replacement .
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM1873840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (1) and secure the gear out of the way using mechanic's wire or equivalent. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP5) or Steering Gear Replacement (NJ1 or HP7) or Steering Gear Replacement (NVH) .
    12. Fig 5: Front Transmission Mount Thru Bolt
    GM1873814Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the front transmission mount thru bolt.
    13. Fig 6: Rear Transmission Mount Bolts
    GM1873812Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the rear transmission mount bolts from the frame.
    14. Fig 7: Identifying Utility Stand
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580  .
    15. Fig 8: Frame Reinforcements
    GM1873817Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the frame reinforcements. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement (2.4L LE5 and 2.4L LAT)  or Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement (3.5L LZ4, 3.6L LY7 and 3.6L LSC) .
    16. Fig 9: Front Frame Bolts
    GM1873816Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the front frame bolts.
  17. Raise the vehicle off of the frame.
  18. If replacing the frame, remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
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