Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 GMC Sierra, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2010 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
When raising or supporting the engine for any reason, do not use a jack under the oil pan, any sheet metal, or the crankshaft pulley.
- Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement .
- Partially raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the left wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (Chevrolet) or Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Left Side (GMC) .
- Remove the engine mount to frame bolts (1).
- Undo clip for transmission cooler lines.
- Undo the front stabilizer shaft insulators. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT INSULATOR REPLACEMENT (1500) .
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NOTE: Step 8 - 11 are for vehicles equipped 4WD. If Vehicle is equipped with 2WD, proceed to step 12.
Support the differential carrier with a transmission jack.
- Remove the right differential carrier mounting nuts and washers.
- Lower the differential carrier until it rests on frame/crossmember.
- Remove the front differential carrier support bracket.
- Position a screw jack and a block of wood under the engine oil pan.
- Remove the left side exhaust manifold heatshield. Refer to Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V6) or Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Replacement - Left Side (V8) .
- Remove the engine mount to engine bolts (1).
- Using the adjustable jack, raise the engine slightly until there is enough clearance to remove the engine mount.
- Remove the engine mount.