Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
- Remove the differential carrier assembly. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor (4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines. Refer to COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (L18) or COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (LR4, LM7, AND LQ4) or COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT (LB7) .
- Remove the nuts and the washers from the bracket.
- Remove the bracket from the vehicle.