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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct.
  2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE .
  3. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to the following procedures in Engine Mechanical:
    Fig 1: Removing Case Side Cover (1 Of 6)
    G01501973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Raise and support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the left front tire and wheel.
  6. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT -- ENGINE .
  7. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT LINK REPLACEMENT .
  8. Remove the left tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  9. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness connector (2).
  10. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT .
  11. Disconnect the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to the following procedures in Wheel Drive Shafts:
  12. Reposition and secure the drive axle.
    CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or damage to the intermediate shaft. This damage may cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
  13. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT .
  14. Disconnect the catalytic converter pipe from the right (rear) exhaust manifold. Refer to CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEMENT .
  15. Support the right side of the frame with a utility stand.
  16. Support the left side of the frame with a utility stand.
  17. Remove the transaxle mount bracket. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MOUNT BRACKET REPLACEMENT  .
  18. Remove the transaxle mount. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MOUNT REPLACEMENT  .
  19. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT .
  20. Loosen the right side frame bolts.
  21. Remove the left side frame bolts.
  22. Use the utility stand in order to lower left side of the frame.
  23. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
    Fig 2: Removing Case Side Cover (2 Of 6)
    G01501974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors.
    Fig 3: Removing Case Side Cover (3 Of 6)
    G01501975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).
    Fig 4: Removing Case Side Cover (4 Of 6)
    G01501976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
  27. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
  28. Remove the case side cover inner gasket (59).
    Fig 5: Removing Case Side Cover (5 Of 6)
    G01501977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  29. Inspect the case side cover (53) for the following conditions:
    • Damaged or porous gasket sealing surfaces
    • Damaged or porous casting surfaces
    • Damaged or stripped bolt holes
  30. Inspect the case side cover gasket (54) and case side cover inner gasket (59) for damage. The gaskets are reusable if they are NOT damaged.
  31. Clean the case side cover.
  32. Clean the case side cover gasket surfaces.
    Fig 6: Removing Case Side Cover (6 Of 6)
    G01501978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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