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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Cooling Module Secured To Upper Body Structure
    GM857193Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Secure the radiator, air conditioning condenser, and fan module assembly to the upper tie bar to keep the assembly with the vehicle when the frame is removed.
  2. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .
  6. Remove the catalytic converters. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) .
  7. Remove the propeller shaft if the vehicle is equipped with AWD. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  8. Remove both left and right stabilizer shaft insulator clamps. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Insulator Replacement .
    9. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Ball Joints
    GM1873841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Intermediate Shaft
    GM1873839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Whenever the steering gear is moved in relation to the body, disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
  10. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
    GM1873840Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts (1) and secure the gear out of the way using mechanics wire or equivalent. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) or Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering) .
    12. Fig 5: Identifying Front Transmission Mount Thru Bolt
    GM1954357Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the front transmission mount thru bolt (1).
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Left Transmission Mount Lower Nuts
    GM1954361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the left transmission mount lower nuts (1).
    14. Fig 7: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount To Frame Bolts
    GM1954515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the rear transmission mount to frame bolts (1).
    15. Fig 8: Identifying Lower Engine Mount Bolts
    GM1827873Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the lower engine mount bracket to frame bolts (2).
    16. Fig 9: Identifying Utility Stand
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580  . See Special Tools .
    17. Fig 10: Identifying Frame Reinforcements
    GM1874266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the frame reinforcements. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement (LY7)  or Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Reinforcement Replacement (LNJ) .
    18. Fig 11: Identifying Front Frame Bolts
    GM1874267Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the front frame bolts.
  19. Raise the vehicle off of the frame.
  20. If replacing the frame, remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
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