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Removal Procedure

  1. Install the J 28467-A  in order to support the engine. Refer to ENGINE SUPPORT FIXTURE  in Engine Mechanical - 4.6L.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE  in General Information.
  3. Remove the front tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining Steering Gear To Engine Frame
    G03383973Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the engine frame.
  6. Remove the ball joints from the steering knuckle. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
  7. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to BODY FRONT END  in Body Front End.
  8. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve. Refer to BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE (BPMV) REPLACEMENT  in Antilock Brake System.
  9. Disconnect the road sensing suspension links (1) from the lower control arm ball studs.
  10. Remove the A.I.R. Pump. Refer to SECONDARY AIR INJECTION PUMP in Engine Performance.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Road Sensing Suspension Links
    G03383974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the brackets (2) retaining the power steering line (1) at the frame.
  12. Remove the retainer clips (3) retaining the power steering line (4) along the left side of the engine frame.
  13. Using mechanics wire, retain the steering gear to the body.
    Fig 3: Removing Brackets Retaining Power Steering Line
    G03383975Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Lower vehicle until engine frame rests on suitable jack stands or J 39580. 
    Fig 4: Lowering Vehicle Until Engine Frame Rests On Suitable Jack Stands
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  15. Remove the fastener retaining the front engine mount to the engine frame.
    Fig 5: Removing Fastener Retaining Front Engine Mount
    G03383977Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the fasteners retaining the rear transaxle mount (1) to the engine frame.
    Fig 6: Removing Fasteners Retaining Rear Transaxle Mount
    G03383978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the engine frame insulator bolts (3) retaining the engine frame (2) to the vehicle.
    Fig 7: Removing Engine Frame Insulator Bolts Retaining Engine Frame
    G03383979Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Raise vehicle away from engine frame.
  19. Separate the engine frame insulators from the engine frame in the following order:
    1. 19.1. Remove the bolts (2) from the engine frame (1).
    2. 19.2. Remove the lower insulator retainer (3) from the lower insulator (4).
    3. 19.3. Remove the lower insulator (4) from the engine frame (1).
    4. 19.4. Remove the retainer (7) and the upper spacer (6) from the upper insulator (5).

      Remove the upper insulator (5) from the engine frame (1).

  20. Remove the control arms. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT  in Front Suspension.
    Fig 8: Removing Upper Insulator From Engine Frame
    G03383980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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