FixVault

Removal Procedure

  1. Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
  4. Remove the power steering gear heat shield.
  5. Remove the power steering gear from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement in Power Steering System.
  6. Fig 1: Securing Power Steering Gear To Exhaust Manifold
    GM378919Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Use a strap in order to secure the power steering gear to the exhaust manifold.
  8. Remove the power steering cooler line clamps from the frame. Refer to Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement in Power Steering System.
  9. Use wire in order to secure the power steering cooler line to an engine component.
  10. Remove the engine mount nuts. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement in Engine Mechanical - 3.4L.
  11. Remove the transaxle mount nuts. Refer to Automatic Transmission Mount Replacement .
  12. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame front.
  13. Use a utility stand in order to support the frame rear.
  14. Remove the frame bolts.
  15. Use the utility stand in order to lower the frame rear for access to the forward servo cover.
  16. Position a drain pan under the forward servo cover.
  17. Fig 2: View Of Forward Servo Assembly
    GM164777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the forward band servo cover bolts.
  19. Remove the forward servo cover.
  20. Remove the forward servo cover O-ring.
  21. Remove the servo piston assembly.
  22. Remove the servo spring.