Torque Tube Mounting Bracket: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Aztek and 2003 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support the vehicle. Place a jack stand under the torque tube. Remove the torque tube-to-bracket through-bolt, nut, washers and spacers. Remove the torque tube bracket-to-body bolts. See Figure . Lower the jack stand slightly in order to gain access to the torque tube bracket. Remove the torque tube-to-bracket through bolt, nut, washers, and spacers. Remove the torque tube bracket.