GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1660883  Size: SH
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  2. Remove the transaxle brace lower bolt.
  3. Lower the vehicle.
  4. Remove the transaxle brace nuts.

  5. Object Number: 1660885  Size: SH
  6. Remove the engine lift bracket studs.
  7. Remove the engine lift bracket.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1660885  Size: SH
  1. Position the engine lift bracket to the cylinder head.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the engine lift bracket studs.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the studs to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1660883  Size: SH
  5. Install the transaxle brace onto the lift bracket studs.
  6. Install the transaxle brace nuts until sung.
  7. Raise the vehicle.
  8. Install the transaxle brace bolt.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  10. Lower the vehicle.
  11. Tighten the transaxle brace nuts.
  12. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).