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Removal Procedure

    IMPORTANT: Lock steering wheel in centered position with wheels straight ahead.
  1. Remove the air cleaner intake duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Intake Duct Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.1L.
  2. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
  3. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Automatic Transaxle Range Selector Cable To Cable Bracket
    GM629687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the range selector cable from the cable bracket and range selector lever. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Replacement .
  5. Remove the top bolt from the transaxle side cover.
    6. Fig 2: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Wiring Harness Retainer & Connector
    GM678825Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the transmission wiring harness connector (2).
  7. Remove the wire harness (3) from the wire harness retainer (1).
  8. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  9. Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    10. Fig 3: Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connectors & Harness Retainers
    GM460829Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness (1) from the 4 retainers (2) at the frame.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Transaxle Mount & Lower Nuts
    GM161234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the transmission mount to frame nuts only. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement .
  12. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
    13. Fig 5: View Of Insulator Brackets
    GM357447Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the stabilizer bolts and reposition the stabilizer. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
  14. Remove the steering gear frame bolts and support the gear before lowering the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
    15. Fig 6: Identifying Ball Stud Cotter Pin
    GM313776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Separate the left ball joint (3) from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement in Front Suspension.
  16. Position the drain pan under the transaxle.
    17. Fig 7: Left & Right Front Wheel Drive Axles
    GM797047Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the left drive shaft (1) from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  18. Secure the drive axle to the steering knuckle/strut.
  19. Support the left side of the frame with a jackstand.
    20. Fig 8: Identifying Engine Mount Lower Nuts
    GM96002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Bracket Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.1L.
  21. Loosen the right center frame bolt only. Do NOT loosen the right front or right rear frame bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement in Frame and Underbody.
  22. Remove the left frame bolts.
  23. Adjust the jackstand to lower the left side of the frame until the frame hangs free. Remove the jack stand.
  24. Lower vehicle to access engine support fixture.
  25. Lower the engine/transmission assembly with the engine support fixture to gain access to the remaining side cover bolts.
  26. Raise the vehicle to access the side cover bolts.
    27. Fig 9: Identifying Case Side Cover Bolts/Locations
    GM164786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  27. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).
    28. Fig 10: Identifying Case Side Cover
    GM48208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  28. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
  29. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
  30. Clean the case.
  31. Clean the side cover gasket mating surfaces.
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