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Removal Procedure

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  1. GM4363304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Fuel Feed Front Pipe (1) - Remove - Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement

  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  3. Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LCV, LGX) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LCV, LGX)
  4. Drain the engine oil. Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement 
  5. Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) , or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
  6. Remove the battery tray. Battery Tray Replacement
  7. GM5042394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable (4) - Disconnect - Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable Replacement

  8. Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose @ Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe - Disconnect - Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
  9. GM4363562Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Remove - Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

  10. GM4337974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (1) @ Engine Assembly - Disconnect and position aside - Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (LCV)

  11. GM4360540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose (1) - Remove - Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose Replacement

  12. GM4374385Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Inlet Hose (2) @ Engine Assembly - Disconnect and position aside - Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)

  13. GM4374398Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Radiator Outlet Hose (2) @ Engine Assembly - Disconnect and position aside - Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV)

  14. GM4374832Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater Inlet Hose (3) - Remove - Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)

  15. GM4375224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Heater Inlet Hose Connector (2) @ Heater Inlet Hose Bracket - Remove - Heater Inlet Hose Connector Replacement (LCV at Heater Inlet Hose Bracket)

  16. GM4296535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (3) @ Air Conditioning Compressor - Remove - Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LCV)

  17. GM4279790Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Disconnect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.

    Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. (3) Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement

  18. GM4358195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Outlet Pipe (2) - Disconnect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection

  19. GM4355571Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Pipe (2) - Disconnect - Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection

  20. GM4279792Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Disconnect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.

    Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) @ Front Stabilizer Shaft - Separate - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement

  21. GM4286462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1), then disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement

  22. Exhaust Front Pipe - Remove - Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
  23. Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove - Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
  24. Right Front Wheel Drive Shaft - Remove - Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (LCV with FWD)
  25. Connect the engine support fixture hooks to the engine lift brackets.
  26. NOTE:

    During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.

    NOTE:

    Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the cradle and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.

  27. Position an engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
  28. With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
  29. GM4326249Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Engine Mount Bolt (1) - Remove [2x] - Engine Mount Replacement 

  30. GM5043351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Left Transmission Mount Bolt (3) - Remove [4x] - Transmission Mount Replacement (Left)

  31. NOTE:

    Remove ONLY the body to cradle bolts as the powertrain will be removed while still bolted to the cradle.

  32. Remove the cradle to body bolts. Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (AWD) , or Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (FWD)
  33. Electrical Connector @ Transmission - Disconnect
  34. Disconnect the steering gear electrical connector.
  35. Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and cradle are separated from the vehicle.
  36. Separate the engine from the transaxle. Transmission Replacement (All Wheel Drive) , or Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)
  37. Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.