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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the radiator air lower deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Deflector Replacement .
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LF1) or Cooling System Draining and Filling - Vac-N-Fill (GE 47716) or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LAU) .
  6. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LF1)  or Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement (LAU) .
  7. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LF1) or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LAU) .
  8. Remove the battery and battery box. Refer to Battery Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the transmission shiftier cable.
  10. Disconnect the wiring harness from the underhood junction block. Refer to Accessory Wiring Junction Block Replacement .
  11. Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1) or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LAU) .
  12. Disconnect the radiator inlet hose from the engine. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1) or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU) .
  13. Disconnect the generator positive cable. Refer to Generator Replacement (LF1) or Generator Replacement (LAU) .
  14. Remove right side front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  15. Remove the right side engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
  16. Place block of wood between engine and frame, allow engine to rest on the frame.
  17. Remove the A/C compressor. DO NOT discharge the A/C system. Support the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LF1) or Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LAU) .
  18. Remove the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LF1) or Radiator Surge Tank Replacement (LAU) .
  19. Remove the radiator inlet hose. Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LF1) or Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LAU) .
  20. Remove the radiator outlet hose. Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LF1) or Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LAU) .
  21. Disconnect the fuel feed line. Refer to Fuel Feed Pipe Replacement .
  22. Disconnect the fuel evaporative emission (EVAP) line.
  23. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler Inlet pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement .
  24. Disconnect the transmission fluid cooler outlet pipe. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe Replacement
  25. Remove the catalytic converter left side. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LF1) .
  26. Remove the catalytic converter right side. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LF1) .
  27. Remove the starter. Refer to Starter Replacement (LF1) or Starter Replacement (LAU) .
  28. Mark torque converter to flywheel relationship.
  29. Remove the torque converter bolts. Rotate engine clockwise only by the crank balancer bolt.
  30. Remove both outer tie rods from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
  31. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
    32. Fig 1: Locating Lower Ball Joint Fastener
    GM2223060Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  32. Disconnect the lower ball joints from the knuckle.
  33. Remove the wheel drive shafts from the hub/bearing assemblies.
  34. Remove the propeller shaft (AWD if equipped). Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side .
  35. Remove the propeller shaft (AWD if equipped). Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side
  36. Disconnect the power steering cooler lines from the cooler.
  37. Disconnect and reposition harnesses as required.
    38. Fig 2: Identifying Utility Stand
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  38. Position engine support table under vehicle and allow vehicle frame to contract table.
  39. Remove the engine frame reinforcement bolts
  40. Remove the engine from to the body bolts.
  41. Raise vehicle away from powertrain.
  42. Remove the power steering pump and position aside. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement .
  43. Attach engine lift hooks EN-46114-1:  To cylinder heads.
  44. Attach appropriate engine hoist to the lift hooks and apply tension
  45. Remove the front transmission mount from the engine. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
  46. Remove the rear transmission mount through bolt
  47. Lift the powertrain assembly off the frame and place on the floor.
  48. Separate the engine from the transmission.
  49. Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
  50. Transfer parts as necessary.
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