Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 GMC Yukon, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2011 Cadillac Escalade. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley. Due to the small clearance between the oil pan and the oil pump screen, jacking against the oil pan may cause the pan to be bent against the pump screen. This will result in a damaged oil pickup unit.

Fig 1: Engine Mount And Bolts - Left Side

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Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
Lower the vehicle.
Remove the engine mount to frame bolts (1).
Raise and support the vehicle halfway. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side .

Fig 2: Engine Block Tab

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NOTE:

DO NOT raise and/or support the engine by the crankshaft balancer, or the oil pan.

Place an adjustable (screw type) jack to the tab (1) located on the engine block.

Fig 3: Engine Mount And Bolts - Left Side

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Working through the wheelhouse opening, remove the engine mount to engine bolts (1).
Using the adjustable jack, raise the engine slightly until there is enough clearance to remove the engine mount.

Fig 4: Engine Mount - Left Side

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Remove the engine mount.