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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement (2.2L (L61)) or Battery Tray Replacement (2.4L (LAT)) or Battery Tray Replacement (3.5L (L66)) .
  2. Disconnect the air duct hose to the intake plenum. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Replacement or Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Shift Control Cable At Range Select Lever & Bracket
    GM1547449Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the shift control cable (3) from the range select lever (4).
  4. Release the shift control cable retaining clip (2) and remove the cable from the shift control cable bracket (1).
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Shift Cable Bracket Bolt, Nut & Bracket
    GM1547450Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shift cable bracket bolt (3), nut (1), and bracket (2).
  6. Remove the PNP switch. Refer to Park/Neutral Position Switch Replacement .
  7. Remove the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  8. Tie the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper radiator support to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is lowered.
  9. If equipped with 2.4L (LAT), remove the auxiliary fluid pump. Refer to Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump Replacement .
  10. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  11. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Remove the left front splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  13. Separate the left ball joint from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement .
  14. Disconnect the left tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  15. Disconnect the left stabilizer shaft link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  16. Remove the left wheel drive shaft from the transmission. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Non Hybrid) or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement (Hybrid) .
  17. Remove the power steering gear intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  18. Remove the front transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
    19. Fig 3: View Of Rear Transaxle Mount-To-Frame Bolts
    GM929708Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the rear transmission mount to frame bolts.
  20. Remove the frame bolts and lower the frame allowing the frame to hang from the right side suspension components. Refer to Frame Replacement (L61) or Frame Replacement (L66) .
  21. Lower the vehicle.
  22. Remove the left transmission mount. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
  23. Lower the engine and transmission with the engine support fixture until the transmission side cover will clear the inner fender.
  24. Raise the vehicle.
    25. Fig 4: View Of Case Side Cover Components
    GM55090Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the transmission side cover bolts (3) and studs (4).
  26. Separate the case side cover (1) from the transmission case at the dowel pin locations (45) to prevent damage to the sealing surfaces.
  27. Remove the transmission side cover (1).
  28. Remove the two side cover gaskets (5 and 6) if they do not remain with the side cover.
  29. Remove the thrust washer (7) if it does not remain with the side cover.
    30. Fig 5: View Of Side Cover Axle Seal
    GM20325Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not damage the case bore when removing the axle seal.
  30. Remove the side cover axle seal (2). Use the handle end of a hammer.
  31. Remove the sleeve from the output axle shaft. Refer to Output Axle Shaft Sleeve and Seal Replacement .
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