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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Inner Axle Housing Nuts
    GM834241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. If equipped with four wheel drive (4WD), remove the inner axle housing nuts and washers from the bracket.
  2. Support the front drive axle with a suitable jack.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Differential Carrier Lower Mounting Bolt
    GM834278Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If equipped, with 4WD, remove the differential carrier lower mounting bolt and nut.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Differential Carrier Upper Mounting Bolt
    GM834276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If equipped with 4WD, remove the differential carrier upper mounting bolt and nut.
  5. Lower the front drive axle.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Transmission Cover Bolt
    GM663487Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the transmission cover bolt.
    7. Fig 5: Identifying Oil Pan Skid Plate
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  7. If equipped, remove the oil pan skid plate bolts.
  8. Remove the oil pan skid plate.
    9. Fig 6: View Of Crossbar Bolts & Bar (2WD)
    GM328107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the crossbar bolts.
  10. Remove the crossbar.
    11. Fig 7: View Of Left Closeout Cover & Bolt
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  11. Remove the transmission cover bolt and cover.
  12. Drain the engine oil and remove the engine oil filter.
  13. Reinstall the drain plug and oil filter until snug.
    14. Fig 8: Identifying Stud & Bolt Securing Transmission To Engine (Right Side)
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  14. If equipped with the 4L60-E automatic transmission, remove the transmission bolt and stud on the right side.
    15. Fig 9: Identifying Six Studs & One Bolt Securing Transmission To Engine
    GM394446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the bottom bolt on the left side.
    16. Fig 10: View Of Transmission Converter Cover Bolt (4L80-E)
    GM396795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. If equipped with the 4L80-E automatic transmission, remove the transmission converter cover bolts.
    17. Fig 11: Identifying Electrical Connector (Right Side Of Engine)
    GM662991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector (6).
    18. Fig 12: View Of Positive Battery Cable, Channel & Bolt
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  18. Remove the battery cable channel bolt.
  19. Slide the channel pin out of the oil pan tab.
    20. Fig 13: View Of Positive Battery Cable Clip & Bolt
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  20. Remove the positive battery cable clip bolt and clip.
    21. Fig 14: Oil Pan & Bolts
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  21. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  22. Remove the oil pan.
    23. Fig 15: Drilling Out Oil Pan Gasket Retaining Rivets
    GM384699Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow foreign material to enter the oil passages of the oil pan, cap or cover the openings as required.
  23. Drill (3) out the oil pan gasket retaining rivets (2), if required.
  24. Remove the gasket (1) from the pan.
  25. Discard the gasket and rivets.
  26. Clean and inspect the engine oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Cleaning and Inspection in Engine Mechanical - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L Unit Repair.
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