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Structural Support: Removal

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The engine bending braces are used to add strength to the powertrain and to address some minor NVH concerns.

NOTE: Before the engine or the transmission can be removed the engine bending braces must be removed.
  1. Raise and support vehicle.
    NOTE: Both left and right side bending braces are removed the sameway. Only the right side is shown.
    The exhaust does not require removal to preform this procedure.
  2. Remove the exhaust hanger bracket retaining bolt.
  3. Remove locknut and transmission bending brace bar.
  4. Remove engine-to-bending brace retaining bolt, bending brace bar and cross bar.
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