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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft
    GM754891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the engine front cover. Refer to Engine Front Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the power steering hose retainer from the air conditioning (A/C) compressor bracket.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft.
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Frame Mounting Nuts
    GM785352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the engine mount lower nuts.
    5. IMPORTANT: Do NOT disconnect the A/C pipes and/or hoses.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor bracket bolts and reposition aside. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Removal .
  6. Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement .
  7. Remove the transmission oil cooler pipe retainer from the engine right side.
  8. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  9. Tighten the support fixture wing nuts in order to provide clearance for the oil pan.
  10. Remove the front differential carrier, if equipped. Refer to Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement in Front Drive Axle.
    11. Fig 3: View Of Oil Pan Bolts
    GM1392416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the oil pan. Refer to Oil Pan Removal .
  12. Perform the following steps as necessary.
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