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Removal Procedure

  1. Install the Engine Support Fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LV6) or to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 1.8L (LNK).
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  4. Remove the engine splash shields. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Left and Splash Shield Replacement - Engine - Right in Body Front End.
  5. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (3) from the front transmission mount (9) and bracket (2).
  6. Remove the following components from the crossmember (8):
    • The front bolts (7)
    • The rear bolts (6)
    • The rear transmission mount nut (5)
    • The front suspension dampener (4), if necessary, 2WD models only
    • The front transmission mount (9), if necessary
    7. Fig 1: Transmission Support Components
    GM874195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the transaxle support (8) from the front suspension crossmember.
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