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SMU - Revised Engine Replacement Procedure

Subject:Revised Engine Replacement Procedure

Models:1995-98 Chevrolet and GMC M/L Models



This bulletin is being revised to update information on the engine replacement procedure as indicated below. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 56-61-02 (Section 6 -- Engine Mechanical).


This bulletin is being issued to revise the Engine Replacement procedure in the Engine Mechanical subsection of the 1995-98 M/L Service Manuals.

Important: 

   • The Twin Post Hoist Assembly Support Bar, J 41617, is not available.
   • This procedure must be performed on a side lift hoist. The engine and front frame assembly will be removed out of the bottom of the vehicle. Do not use a single post hoist or a twin post hoist in order to perform this procedure.

Please make the following revisions:

    • Remove tool J 41617 Twin Post Hoist Frame Assembly Support Bar from the Tools Required list at the beginning of the procedure.
    • Remove the information under the title Twin Post Hoist.
    • Remove the Twin Post Hoist figure.