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Removal Procedure

  1. Support the radiator and condenser from above using the condenser tabs on each side.
    Fig 1: Lower Steering Intermediate Shaft Bolts
    GM2027661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

    • The steering column
    • The intermediate shaft(s)
    • The steering gear

    After disconnecting these components, do not rotate the steering wheel or move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow this procedure may cause the SIR coil assembly to become un-centered and cause possible damage to the SIR coil. If you think the SIR coil has become un-centered, refer to your specific SIR coil's centering procedure to re-center SIR Coil.

  2. Remove the lower steering intermediate shaft bolt (1).
  3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the exhaust front pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement .
  6. Remove the wheelhouse liners. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement .
  7. Remove the front compartment insulator, if equipped. Refer to Front Compartment Insulator Replacement .
  8. Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement .
  9. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (2) from the frame on both sides.
    Fig 2: Radiator Wiring Harness, Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness And Retainers
    GM2028081Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the wiring harness retainers (3) from the frame and the lower control arm.

  10. Remove the radiator wiring harness (1) from the frame.

    Remove the wiring harness retainers (4) from the frame.

  11. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  12. Remove and DISCARD the stabilizer link nut (1) from the strut.
    Fig 3: Stabilizer Link Nut
    GM2028083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the outer tie rods and tie rod nuts from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  14. Install the engine support fixture. For the 1.4L engine, refer to Engine Support Fixture .

    For the 1.8L engine, refer to Engine Support Fixture .

  15. Remove the front (1) and the rear (2) transmission mount bracket bolts.
    Fig 4: Identifying Front And Rear Transmission Mount Bracket Bolts
    GM2028084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Carefully disconnect 2 wiring harness plugs (3) from the steering gear with a suitable tool. Refer to FEP Connectors (Steering Gear) .
    Fig 5: Transmission Wiring Harness, Plugs, Bracket & Bolts
    GM2190443Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  17. Using a suitable engine support table or equivalent, lower the vehicle until the drivetrain and front suspension frame contacts the engine support table.
  18. Remove the frame front bolts (1).
    Fig 6: Front Suspension Frame And Bolts
    GM2527593Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the frame rear bolts (2).
  20. Remove and DISCARD the rear frame reinforcement bolts (3).
  21. Remove the frame reinforcements (4).
  22. Remove the frame (5) from the vehicle.
  23. Remove the following components if replacing the frame:
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