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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  2. Support the transmission with a transmission jack.
  3. Remove the nut retaining the transmission mount to the transmission support.
  4. Raise the rear of the transmission.
    Fig 1: Removing Nut Retaining Transmission Mount To Transmission Support
    G03382349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the bolts and the nuts retaining the transmission support to the frame. (15 series)
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Nuts Retaining Transmission Support To Frame (15 Series)
    G03382350Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts and the nuts retaining the transmission support to the frame. (25/35 series)
  7. Remove the transmission support from the frame.
    Fig 3: Removing Bolts And Nuts Retaining Transmission Support To Frame (25/35 Series)
    G03382351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.