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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 - Rear .
    3. Fig 1: Radiator Drain Cock
    GM2537156Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Place a clean drain pan under the radiator drain cock.
  4. Loosen the radiator drain cock (1).
  5. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (LFX, Static Fill) .
  6. Tighten the radiator drain cock (1).
  7. Relieve the high side fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief .
  8. Discharge the air conditioning (A/C) system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Belt Driven Compressor) .
  9. Remove the front tires. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  10. Remove the transmission. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
    11. Fig 2: Oil Drain Plug & O-Ring Seal
    GM2536222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the oil pan drain plug (1) from the oil pan allow the oil to drain completely. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  12. Install the oil pan drain plug (1) and NEW O-ring seal (2) and tighten to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
  13. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct hose. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  14. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
    15. Fig 3: Check Valve
    GM2208172Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Disconnect the power brake booster vacuum sensor electrical connector.
  16. Remove the check valve (1) from the vacuum brake booster.
    17. Fig 4: Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Quick Connect At Power Brake Booster Vacuum Pump
    GM2208617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Release the power brake booster vacuum hose quick connect (1) from the power brake booster vacuum pump and reposition.
    18. Fig 5: Heater Outlet Hose & Clamp At Heater Core
    GM2185069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Disengage tension on the heater outlet hose clamp (1) at the heater core using J-38185  pliers.
  19. Remove the heater outlet hose (2) from the heater core and reposition.
    20. Fig 6: Heater Inlet Hose & Clamp At Heater Core
    GM2185077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Disengage tension on the heater inlet hose clamp (1) at the heater core using J-38185  pliers.
  21. Remove the heater inlet hose (2) from the heater core and reposition.
    22. Fig 7: A/C Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Tube & Nut At HVAC Module
    GM2184542Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Cap or tape off the open A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.

  22. Remove A/C evaporator thermal expansion valve tube nut (1).
  23. Remove A/C evaporator thermal expansion valve tube (2) from HVAC module reposition.
    24. Fig 8: Identifying Intermediate Steering Shaft To Pinion Shaft Retaining Bolt
    GM1961761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Working under the vehicle, use paint in order to place match marks on the intermediate steering shaft (1) and on the steering gear pinion shaft (3).
  25. Remove the steering gear pinion bolt (2).
  26. Remove the thread locking patch and clean the threads on the steering gear pinion bolt.
  27. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear pinion shaft.
  28. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    29. Fig 9: Disc Brake Caliper Bracket Bolts
    GM2202085Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The disc brake caliper bracket bolts must be replaced any time they are removed. Do not reuse the disc brake caliper bracket bolts.

  29. Remove and discard the disc brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
    30. CAUTION:

    Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

  30. Remove the disc brake caliper and bracket assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
    31. Fig 10: Strut Assembly Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
    GM2208139Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  31. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (1) from the strut assembly.
    32. Fig 11: Stabilizer Link & Front Stabilizer Shaft Nut
    GM2536234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    After the nut has been removed, discard and replace with NEW.

  32. Remove the front stabilizer shaft nut (1) and discard the old nut.
  33. Reposition the stabilizer link (2).
    34. Fig 12: Mark On Steering Knuckle & Strut Assembly
    GM2195609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  34. Paint a reference mark (2) of the strut (1) to the steering knuckle (3).
    35. Fig 13: Front Strut Nuts & Bolts
    GM2195813Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  35. Remove the front strut nuts (1) and the bolts (2).
    36. NOTE:

    Adjust the hydraulic floor jack so that the front strut has a small amount of pressure on it.

  36. Using a hydraulic floor jack, support the steering knuckle.
  37. Disconnect all necessary engine harness electrical connectors. Refer to Powertrain Component Views .
  38. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Base, RS, SS) .
  39. Convertible vehicle, remove the front end lower structure brace.
    40. Fig 14: Rear Frame Bolts
    GM2536219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  40. Remove the rear frame bolts (1).
  41. Using a suitable engine support table or equivalent, lower the vehicle until the drivetrain and front suspension frame contacts the engine support table.
    42. Fig 15: Front And Rear Frame Bolts
    GM2536213Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  42. Remove the front (2) and rear (1) frame bolts.
  43. Lower the frame with the engine until clear the body and raise the vehicle at full height.
    44. Fig 16: Engine Mount Nuts
    GM2197638Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  44. Remove the engine mount nuts and remove the engine from the crossmember.
  45. Transfer components as required. Refer to the appropriate procedures.
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