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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
  2. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left  and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right .
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor and reposition the A/C compressor. Refer to Compressor Replacement (3.4L) in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  6. Remove the catalytic converter pipe from the right exhaust manifold. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Exhaust.
  7. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: Oil Level Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM54406Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the oil level sensor electrical connector.
  9. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Motor Replacement (3.4L) in Engine Electrical.
  10. Remove the transaxle brace from the oil pan. Refer to TRANSAXLE BRACE .
  11. Loosen the transaxle mount lower nuts. Refer to TRANSAXLE BRACE .
  12. Remove the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement .
  13. Lower the vehicle.
  14. Use the engine support fixture to raise the engine.
  15. Raise the vehicle.
  16. Remove the steering shaft intermediate pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  17. Remove the engine mount bracket with the engine mount from the oil pan. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement .
  18. Remove the right side lower ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement in Front Suspension.
  19. Remove the right side outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  20. Remove the right side stabilizer link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  21. Install the jackstands to the frame assembly.
  22. Remove the right side frame bolts and loosen the left side frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  23. Using the jackstands lower the right side of the frame assembly.
    24. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Right Oil Pan Side Bolts
    GM105907Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Use the J 39505  to remove the right oil pan side bolts. See Special Tools .
    25. Fig 3: Left Oil Pan Side Bolts
    GM105914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the left oil pan side bolts.
    26. Fig 4: Oil Pan & Bolts
    GM105918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the oil pan bolts.
  27. Remove the oil pan.
  28. Remove the oil pan gasket.
  29. Clean and inspect the oil pan and the engine block gasket mating surfaces.
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