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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Engine Support Fixture for the 4.6L (LH2) engine.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness connectors.
    Fig 1: View Of Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM906772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor harness from the lower control arm.
  7. Remove the outer tie rod to steering knuckle retaining nut.
    Fig 2: View Of Outer Tie Rod-To-Steering Knuckle & Retaining Nut
    GM794579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the J 43631  , separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
    Fig 3: View Of Outer Tie Rod Assembly
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering return hose to frame retaining bolts.
    Fig 4: View Of Power Steering Return Hose-To-Frame Retaining Bolts
    GM909072Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the power steering pressure hose to frame retaining bolts.
    Fig 5: View Of Power Steering Pressure Hose-To-Frame Retaining Bolts
    GM874629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement for the 3.6L (LY7) engine or Engine Control Module Replacement for the 4.6L (LH2) engine.
  12. Remove the ECM bracket retaining bolts.
  13. Remove the ECM bracket.
  14. Remove the power steering cooler bracket to air conditioning condenser retaining bolts.
    Fig 6: View Of Power Steering Cooler Bracket-To-Air Conditioning Condenser Retaining Bolts
    GM908531Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the power steering cooler from the air conditioning condenser.
  16. Remove the tie strap from the power steering pressure hose to the electrical harness.
  17. Remove the power steering pipes to steering gear retaining bolt.
    Fig 7: View Of Power Steering Pipes-To-Steering Gear Retaining Bolt
    GM908651Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Disconnect the power steering pipes from the power steering gear.
  19. Disconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector from the power steering gear.
    Fig 8: View Of Variable Effort Steering Electrical Connector
    GM909110Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the intermediate shaft to power steering gear pinch bolt.
    Fig 9: View Of Intermediate Shaft-To-Power Steering Gear Pinch Bolt
    GM907408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering gear.
    Fig 10: View Of Intermediate Shaft & Power Steering Gear
    GM907506Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Disconnect the brake lines (1) from the brake hoses (3).
    Fig 11: Disconnecting/Reconnecting Brake Line Fitting
    GM753084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Loosen the ABS module retaining nuts (2, 3).
    Fig 12: View Of ABS Module
    GM771978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Disconnect the ABS module harness connector.
  25. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut.
  26. Using the J 43631  , separate the ball stud from the steering knuckle. See Special Tools .
    NOTE: Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool. Damage to the seal or bushing may result.
  27. Remove the yoke to shock retaining nut.
  28. Remove the yoke to shock retaining bolt.
  29. Remove the washer bottle to knuckle retaining bolts.
  30. Remove the engine mount lower retaining nuts.
    Fig 13: View Of Engine Mount Lower Retaining Nuts
    GM1067552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Install the J 39580  under the vehicle. See Special Tools .
  32. Lower the vehicle to the frame support table.
  33. Remove the frame mounting bolts (1-3).
    Fig 14: View Of Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1577418Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. With the aid of an assistant, carefully raise the body from the frame.
  35. Ensure when raising the body the following items are clear from the frame:
    • The brake pipes
    • The steering knuckle assembly
    • The wheel speed sensor electrical harness
  36. Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  37. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  38. With the aid of an assistant, remove the frame from the support fixture.
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