Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove Fuel Feed Front Pipe (1). Refer to Fuel Feed Front Pipe Replacement
- Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Without KL9)Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (With KL9) .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE-47716)Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static)
- Drain the engine oil. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Replacement
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
- Remove the battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement
- Disconnect Transmission Range Selector Lever Cable (3). Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Lever Replacement
- Disconnect Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose @ Engine Coolant Air Bleed Pipe. Refer to Radiator Surge Tank Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV From Radiator Surge Tank to Radiator and Radiator Surge Tank Outlet Pipe)
- Remove Air Cleaner Assembly (1). Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose (1). Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Hose Replacement (LCV)
- Remove Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose (1). Refer to Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Hose Replacement
- Remove Radiator Inlet Hose (2). Refer to Radiator Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
- Remove Radiator Outlet Hose (2). Refer to Radiator Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV)
- Remove Heater Inlet Hose (3). Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV with Rear Aux HVAC Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe to Quick Connect)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV with Rear Aux HVAC Quick Connect Connector to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube)Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LCV without Rear Aux HVAC Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe to Quick Connect)
- Remove Heater Outlet Hose (2). Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Quick Connect Connector to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV Water Outlet to Heater Coolant Pump)Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LCV without Rear Aux HVAC Heater Outlet Hose Connector to Heater Core Connector)
- Remove Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (4) @ Air Conditioning Compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LCV)
- Disconnect the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle (3). Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
- Disconnect Transmission Fluid Cooler Outlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Outlet Pipe (2). Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
- Disconnect Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet Pipe (1) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler Inlet Pipe (2). Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Hose/Pipe Quick-Connect Fitting Disconnection and Connection
- Separate Front Stabilizer Shaft Link (2) @ Front Stabilizer Shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
- Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt (1), then disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- Remove Exhaust Front Pipe. Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
- Remove Left Front Wheel Drive Shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Half Shaft Replacement - Left Side
- Remove Right Front Wheel Drive Shaft. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side (FWD)
- Position an engine support table under the powertrain assembly.
- With the table positioned, fully raise the table to contact with the powertrain assembly.
- Remove Engine Mount Bolts (1) (Qty: 2). Refer to Engine Mount Replacement
- Remove Left Transmission Mount Bolts (3) (Qty: 3). Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side
- Remove the frame to body bolts. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Removal and Installation (FWD)
- Disconnect electrical connectors as necessary.
- Carefully lower the engine table and raise the body on the hoist until the engine/transaxle and frame are separated from the vehicle.
- Separate the engine from the transaxle. Refer to Transmission Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)
- Install the engine to a suitable engine stand.
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Disconnect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.
NOTE:
Disconnect the left and right sides. Left side shown, right side similar.
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During the powertrain removal support the vehicle body by placing a jack at the rear of the vehicle.
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Blocks of wood can be used between the front of the frame and the oil pan to table in order to level the powertrain during the removal.
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Remove ONLY the body to frame bolts as the powertrain will be removed while still bolted to the frame.