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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement .
  2. Without draining the coolant or removing the hoses, remove and position aside the radiator surge tank. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pipe Quick Connect At Intake Manifold
    GM2511350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Disconnect the brake booster vacuum hose (1) from the engine intake manifold.
    4. Fig 2: Selector Level Cable Components
    GM2512882Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable end (1) from the transmission shift lever and selector lever.
  5. Pull the cable retainers (2) to release the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
  6. Disconnect the shift lever and selector lever cable from the shift lever and selector lever cable bracket.
    7. Fig 3: Clutch Actuator Cylinder Front Pipe Retainer
    GM2028267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Before disconnecting the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe, remove the clutch/brake fluid from the reservoir tank.

  7. Remove the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe retaining clip (1).
  8. Disconnect the clutch actuator cylinder front pipe (2) from the clutch actuator cylinder pipe elbow.
    9. Fig 4: Backup Lamp Switch & Electrical Connector
    GM2505611Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the backup lamp switch (2).
    10. Fig 5: Speedometer Driven Gear Electrical Connector
    GM2511276Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Disconnect the speedometer driven gear electrical connector (1).
    11. Fig 6: Upper Transmission To Engine Bolts
    GM2191679Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the upper transmission bolts (1).
  12. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  13. Drain the transmission fluid. Refer to Transmission Fluid Drain and Fill .
  14. Remove the front exhaust pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LUV,LUW) .
    15. Fig 7: Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM2508569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the right front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
  16. Remove the left front wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .
    17. Fig 8: Transmission Rear Mount Bracket Through Bolt
    GM2503662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Remove the rear transmission mount (3). Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
  18. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Replacement .
    19. Fig 9: Transmission Mount Components - Left Side
    GM2512886Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the left transmission mount (4). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  20. Remove the left transmission mount bracket. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Left Side .
  21. Use a transmission jack in order to support the transmission.
    22. Fig 10: Transmission Bolts
    GM2566444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Remove the lower transmission bolt (3) and nut (4).
  23. Remove the lower transmission bolts (1, 2)
  24. Separate the transmission from the engine.
  25. Lower the transmission with the transmission jack far enough to remove the transmission.
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