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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the throttle body air inlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Element Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  2. Remove the engine mount struts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  3. Remove the wiper module cover. Refer to Wiper Module Cover Replacement in Wipers/Washers Systems.
    4. Fig 1: View Of 20-Way Electrical Connector
    GM161104Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the 20-way electrical connector at the transaxle.
  5. Remove the shift cable bracket from the transaxle. Refer to Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Bracket Replacement .
  6. Install the engine support fixture and support the engine/transaxle assembly. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  8. Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Wheel Speed Sensor, Connector And Harness
    GM188809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the left wheel speed sensor harness connector (1).
  10. Remove the left engine splash shield. Refer to Splash Shield Replacement - Engine in Body Front End.
  11. Remove both stabilizer shaft links from the lower control arms. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement in Front Suspension.
  12. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness (1) from the control arm.
  13. Remove the left lower ball joint from the left steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement in Front Suspension.
  14. Remove the left drive axle from the transaxle. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Front in Wheel Drive Shafts.
  15. Reposition and secure the drive axle.
  16. Remove the heat shield bolts from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Heat Shield Replacement in Power Steering Systems.
  17. Remove the steering gear-to-frame bolts (2), and secure the steering gear.
  18. Support the left side of the frame with a utility stand.
  19. Remove the transaxle mount lower nuts only. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement .
  20. Loosen the engine mount lower nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4 L.
  21. Remove the air deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Baffle Assemblies and Deflectors in Engine Cooling.
  22. Remove only the left side frame bolts. DO NOT LOOSEN the right side frame-to-body bolts. Refer to Frame Replacement - Front in Frame and Underbody.
  23. Use the utility stand in order to lower left side of the frame.
  24. Position a drain pan under the transaxle.
  25. Remove the utility stand and lower the vehicle.
  26. Loosen the right engine support bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  27. Raise the vehicle.
  28. Remove the transmission mount bracket. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Bracket Replacement .
  29. Remove the transaxle wiring harness connectors.
    30. Fig 3: Identifying Case Side Cover Bolts/Locations
    GM164786Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  30. Remove the case side cover bolts (56-58).
    31. Fig 4: Identifying Case Side Cover
    GM48208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  31. Remove the case side cover pan (53).
  32. Remove the case side cover gasket (54).
  33. Remove the case side cover inner gasket (59).
    34. Fig 5: Inspecting Case Side Cover
    GM49472Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  34. Inspect the case side cover (53) for the following conditions:
    • Damaged or porous gasket sealing surfaces
    • Damaged or porous casting surfaces
    • Damaged or stripped bolt holes
  35. Inspect the case side cover gasket (54) and case side cover inner gasket (59) for damage. The gaskets are reusable if they are NOT damaged.
  36. Clean the case side cover.
  37. Clean the case side cover gasket surfaces.
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