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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (LGD/LZE) .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.5L engine, or Intake Manifold Cover Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.5L engine, or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement for the 3.9L engine.
  4. Disconnect the wiring harness electrical connectors.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Transaxle Range Selector Cable & Shift Lever
    GM629690Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle shift lever.
  6. Remove the transaxle range selector cable retainer from the cable.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable And Cable Bracket
    GM629687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the transaxle range selector cable from the transaxle.
  8. Remove the transaxle wiring grounds from the transaxle.
    9. Fig 3: Upper Transaxle Bolts And Stud
    GM1619382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper transaxle bolts (2, 3) and the stud (4).
  10. Install the engine support fixture to support the engine/transaxle assembly. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 3.5L engine, or Engine Support Fixture for the 3.9L engine.
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  12. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  13. Remove the left and the right front fender liners. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  14. Remove the frame from the vehicle. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Removal and Installation .
  15. Remove the starter motor. Refer to Starter Replacement (LGD/LZE) .
    16. Fig 4: View Of Flywheel And Flywheel Holder (J 37096)
    GM309963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the J 37096  in order to gain access to the torque converter bolts and to prevent the flywheel from turning.
    17. Fig 5: Identifying Flywheel To Torque Converter Bolts
    GM160984Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the torque converter bolts.
  18. Remove the transaxle oil cooler pipes from the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Replacement .
    19. NOTE: Position and secure the wheel drive shafts out of the way.
  19. Remove the left and the right wheel drive shafts from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  20. Secure the drive shafts to the steering knuckles.
  21. Disconnect the vehicle speed sensor electrical connector.
    22. NOTE: Ensure the transmission jack is properly secured to the transaxle.
  22. Position a transmission jack under the transaxle and secure the transmission jack to the transaxle.
  23. Remove the transaxle brace. Refer to Transmission Brace Replacement (RPOs LZ9/LZE) .
    24. Fig 6: Upper Transaxle Bolts And Stud
    GM1619382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the lower transaxle bolt (1, 5).
  25. Remove the transaxle from the vehicle.
  26. Transfer all necessary parts as needed.
  27. Flush the transmission cooler and lines. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J-35944-A) or Transmission Fluid Cooler Flushing and Flow Test (J-45096) .
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