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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FE1 and FE3) or Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (FE7) .
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the engine frame.
  6. Remove the ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Ball Joint Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Lower Ball Joint Replacement (FE7) .
  7. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  8. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve and bracket from the frame. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the ESC sensor links from the lower control arm ball studs.
  10. Remove the secondary air injection pump assembly. Refer to Secondary Air Injection Pump Replacement .
    11. Fig 1: View Of Steering Gear Heat Shield & Fasteners
    GM460601Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the steering gear heat shield fasteners (1) in order to remove the steering gear heat shield (2) and disconnect the electrical harness retainer that is mounted on the heat shield.
  12. Disconnect the electrical harness from the heat shield.
    13. Fig 2: View Of Steering Rack & Related Components
    GM460600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the brackets (2) retaining the power steering line (1) to the frame.
  14. Remove the retainer (3), retaining the power steering line (4) along the left side of the engine frame.
  15. Using mechanics wire, retain the steering gear to the body.
    16. Fig 3: Locating Jackstands Under Engine Frame
    GM333761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Lower vehicle until the engine frame rests on the J 39580  or suitable jack stands. See Special Tools .
    17. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Left Transaxle Mount To Engine Frame
    GM105510Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the fastener retaining the front engine mount to the engine frame.
    18. Fig 5: View Of Mount To Sub-Frame
    GM154973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the fasteners retaining the rear transaxle mount (1) to the engine frame.
    19. Fig 6: Identifying Frame Insulators & Frame-To-Body Guide Pin Holes
    GM105376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the engine frame insulator bolts (3) retaining the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.
  20. Raise vehicle away from engine frame.
  21. Remove the control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE1, FE3) or Lower Control Arm Replacement (FE7) .
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