Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Install a jackstand under the center of the frame, between the rear frame insulators.
- Remove the reinforcement bolts (2).
- Remove the reinforcement studs (3).
- Remove the frame to body bolts (4).
- Remove the reinforcements (1).
- Lower the rear of the frame only enough to service the insulator, approximately 38 mm (1.5 in).
- Remove the upper insulator.
- Remove the lower insulator using a flat chisel. Begin extracting the insulator by guiding the wedge of the chisel tip between the insulator flange lip and the vehicle frame.
- Continue extracting the insulator until it is fully removed from the frame.
NOTE:
Whenever the frame is moved in relation to the body, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear stub shaft.
NOTE:
In order to remove any frame insulator, loosen the adjacent frame insulator to permit the frame to separate from the body. Use caution when lowering or tilting the frame to prevent damage to other components.