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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  2. Remove the oil level indicate.
  3. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  4. Drain the engine of oil.
    5. IMPORTANT: In the following service procedure, DO NOT remove the brake calipers. Relocate them to the side and properly support them.
  5. Remove the brake calipers and relocate to the side. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front (RPO J65, JL9) in Disc Brakes.
    6. Fig 1: Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
    GM1209238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the retaining bolts for the struts.
    7. Fig 2: Securing Power Steering Gear To Exhaust Manifold
    GM378919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: In the following service procedure, DO NOT remove the steering rack from the vehicle. Relocate the steering rack and support the steering rack.
  7. Remove the steering rack from the cradle. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  8. Remove the tie rods from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  9. Remove the power steering cooler lines from the retainers on the cradle.
  10. Remove the transmission cooler lines from the retainers on the cradle.
    11. Fig 3: Wiring Harness, Retainers and Cradle
    GM1581006Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the battery cable wiring harness from the retainers on the cradle.
    12. Fig 4: Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GM1580150Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the speed sensor electrical connectors.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Front Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connectors
    GM1209233Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the speed sensor wiring harness from the retainers on the cradle.
    14. Fig 6: Identifying J 28467-34
    GM1401475Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
    15. Fig 7: Identifying Engine Mount Lower Nuts
    GM96002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the right engine mount nuts.
  16. Remove the transmission mount bolts.
  17. Remove the engine mount struts.
    18. Fig 8: View Of Bolts From Front Frame Of Body
    GM1208433Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the cradle mounting bolts. Front shown, rear similar.
    19. IMPORTANT: Before lowering the frame, make sure that all transmission lines, power steering lines, and electrical harness have been disconnected and relocated to ensure that nothing will be damaged while lowering the frame.
    Lower the frame enough to remove the oil pan assembly.
  19. Lower the frame. Refer to Frame Replacement .
  20. Disconnect the oil level senor electrical connector.
    21. Fig 9: Oil Pan Bolts
    GM1581036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove the oil pan bolts.
    22. Fig 10: Identifying Pry Points On Edge Of Oil Pan
    GM1412169Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Using the pry points on the oil pan, separate the oil pan from the engine block.
    23. Fig 11: Oil Pan
    GM1581040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the oil pan from the vehicle.
  24. Disassemble the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Disassemble .
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