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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the power steering hose retainer from the A/C compressor bracket.
    3. Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM754891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Frame Mounting Nuts
    GM785352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
    5. IMPORTANT: Do NOT disconnect the A/C pipes and/or hoses.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor bracket bolts and reposition aside.
  6. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  7. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe retainer from the engine right side.
  8. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  9. Tighten the support fixture wing nuts in order to provide clearance for the oil pan.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan
    GM1306202Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the oil pan.
  11. Perform the following steps as necessary.
    • Disassemble the oil pan.
    • Clean and inspect the oil pan.
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