Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Suspension components attached to the frame use Torque-to-Yield fasteners and must be DISCARDED and replaced with NEW Torque Angle Yield (TAY) fasteners. The frame to body fasteners are not TAY fasteners.
- Using mechanics wire, support the radiator and AC condenser assembly to the vehicle body.
- Install the engine support fixture. Engine Support Fixture
- If equipped with vacuum controlled engine mounts, disconnect the vacuum filter (1) from the radiator assembly.
- Remove the left engine mount fastener (1).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base)
- Remove the right engine mount fastener (1).
- Remove the front wheels. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Non V-Series)
- Remove the lower noise shield. Engine Compartment Lower Noise Shield Replacement
- Remove the front wheelhouse panel splash shields. Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (AWD) Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (RWD)
- Remove the front air deflector. Front Air Deflector Replacement
- Disconnect the electric power steering electrical connectors (1). FEP Connectors (Steering Gear)
- Disconnect the lower steering intermediate shaft from the electric power steering assembly. Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (RWD)Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement (AWD)
- If equipped, disconnect the electrical connectors from the engine mount vacuum control solenoids (2).
- Disconnect the electrical harness (1) from the frame (3).
- For RWD, remove the frame brace fasteners (1 and 2).
- Remove the frame brace (3) from the vehicle.
- For AWD, remove the frame brace fasteners (2 and 3).
- Remove the frame braces (1) from the vehicle.
- If equipped, disconnect the engine mount vacuum line (1).
- Disconnect the right and left lower stabilizer shaft links from the stabilizer bar. Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (Non V-Series)
- Disconnect the outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement (Non V-Series)
- Disconnect the front lower control front links from the steering knuckles. Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (Non V-Series With RWD)Front Lower Control Front Link Replacement (Non V-Series With AWD)
- Disconnect the front lower control rear links from the steering knuckles. Front Lower Control Rear Link Replacement (Non V-Series)
- Disconnect the ride height sensor (2) connector from the ride height sensor (1).
- Install J-39580 stand under the frame.
- Lower the vehicle to the frame support table.
- Remove the six frame mounting bolts (1, 2).
- With the aid of an assistant, carefully raise the body from the frame.
- Ensure when raising the body the following items are clear from the frame:
- Vacuum lines
- Steering knuckles
- Electrical wiring harnesses
- Oil coolers lines
NOTE:
Mark position of right and left lower stablizer shaft links.