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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. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Left Side Steering Rack Fasteners
    GM105266Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the fasteners retaining the rack and pinion at the left side of the vehicle.
  4. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Remove the engine splash shield.
  6. Separate the ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  7. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  8. Remove the brackets (2) securing the power steering lines at the engine frame by lifting the push pin (1).
  9. Remove the brackets retaining the transmissions cooler lines to the engine frame.
  10. Remove the fastener retaining the rack and pinion at the right side of the vehicle.
  11. Support the rack and pinion with a wire to the body.
  12. Remove the nut securing the front engine mount to the frame. Refer to Engine Front Mount Replacement .
    13. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Right Transaxle Mount To Engine Frame
    GM464428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the fasteners securing the rear transmission mount to the frame. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
    14. Fig 3: Locating Jackstands Under Engine Frame
    GM333761Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Support the engine frame near the frame insulators using J 39580  or suitable jackstands.
    15. Fig 4: Identifying Frame Insulators & Frame-To-Body Guide Pin Holes
    GM105376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the engine frame insulator fasteners (3) retaining the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.
  16. Lower the engine frame (2) from the vehicle.
    17. Fig 5: View of Engine Frame Insulators
    GM105375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Separate the engine frame insulators (3-6) from the engine frame. Refer to Frame Cushion or Insulator Replacement .
  18. If the engine frame is to be replaced, remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
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