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Removal Procedure

    WARNING:

    To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

    WARNING:

    Refer to Safety Glasses Warning .

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  3. Fig 1: Identifying Transmission Support To Transmission Mount Retaining Nuts
    GM1943730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the transmission support to transmission mount retaining nuts (1).
  5. Support the transmission with a suitable supporting stand.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Support To Lower Sub Frame Rail Retaining Bolts
    GM1943732Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the transmission support to subframe retaining bolts (1).
  8. Remove the transmission support from the vehicle.