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Removal Procedure

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  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture (LY7) .
  2. Support the radiator and condenser from above.
  3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. 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 front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement .
  6. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Left Side  and Engine Splash Shield Replacement - Right Side .
    7. Fig 1: Separating Ball Stud From Steering Knuckle
    GM1237957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  8. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles.
  9. Remove both stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  10. Remove the power steering gear mounting bolts and secure the gear out of the way using mechanic's wire or equivalent, being sure not to overextend the intermediate shaft. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Electronic Power Steering) or Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Power Steering LY7) .
  11. Remove the engine mount fasteners from the frame. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement - Right Side .
    12. Fig 2: View Of Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM1229805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the front transmission mount bolt from the frame. Refer to Transmission Front Mount Replacement .
    13. Fig 3: Identifying Frame To Side Transmission Mount Bolts (W/LX9)
    GM1229798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the left transmission mount fasteners from the frame. Refer to Transmission Mount Replacement - Left Side .
    14. Fig 4: Identifying Rear Transmission Mount Bracket (W/L61)
    GM1229804Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the rear transmission mount bracket fasteners from the frame. Refer to Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement - Rear .
  15. Remove the power steering outlet pipe/hose from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Outlet Pipe/Hose Replacement (LY7) .
  16. Remove the rear catalytic converter. Refer to Catalytic Converter Replacement - Left Side (LY7) and Catalytic Converter Replacement - Right Side (LY7) .
    17. Fig 5: Identifying Utility Stand
    GM333118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Lower the vehicle until the frame contacts the J 39580:  stand.
    18. Fig 6: Identifying Reinforcement Mounting Bolts
    GM1580124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the reinforcement bolts (1).
    19. Fig 7: Identifying Front Sub-Frame Mounting Bolts
    GM1580120Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the front frame bolts (1).
  20. Remove the rear frame bolts (4).
  21. Remove the frame reinforcements (3).
  22. Raise the vehicle off of the frame.
  23. Remove the following components if replacing the frame:
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