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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 98 (FRAME AND UNDERBODY)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSFRAME REPLACEMENT (W/L61)REMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
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    Fig 1: View Of Upper Tie Bar And Condenser
    GM1202407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Support the radiator and condenser by looping a rope around each of the 2 tabs of the condenser and tie the rope around the upper tie bar.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the engine splash shield. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the lower radiator support bracket to frame bolts and disengage the alignment feature.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Link And Stabilizer Shaft
    GM1229970Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    7. Fig 3: View Of Outer Tie Rods And Steering Knuckles
    GM441937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the outer tie rods (3) from the steering knuckles (6). Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
    8. Fig 4: View Of Lower Control Arm
    GM1229961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the lower control arms. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    9. Fig 5: View Of Intermediate Steering Shaft Pinch Bolt (W/L61)
    GM1237949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the intermediate steering shaft to steering gear pinch bolt.
  10. Disconnect the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear. Note the alignment of the steering shaft to steering gear for installation.
    11. Fig 6: View Of Front Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM1229805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the front transmission mount through bolt.
    12. Fig 7: View Of Rear Transmission Mount Through Bolt
    GM1229802Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the rear transmission mount through bolt.
  13. Support the frame assembly with a support fixture.
    14. Fig 8: View Of Rear Frame To Support Brace Bolts (W/L61)
    GM1237962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the rear frame to support brace bolts.
    15. Fig 9: View Of Frame To Body Bolts (W/L61)
    GM1237966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the frame to body bolts.
  16. Lower the cradle from the vehicle.
  17. When replacing the frame, remove the following components:
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.