I'm in the process of removing the transmission, and thus the engine cradle. I have the 4 corner bolts unbolted, the exhaust downpipe bolts, the front mount, the radiator unbolted, and removed the control arms and sway bar mounts. Can anyone think of what I'm missing?

 

The front and rear trans mounts both need to come off too. Also, the steering rack to steering column needs to be disconnected/dislodged.

I'm not sure what exhaust downpipe bolts you're referring to. If you have a SS TC, the DP stays put...

 

know on a base to remove the cradle only remove the 4 bolts, LCA's, trans mounts, steering rack bolts, and that is it.

 

make sure you dont forget to unplug the sensors, dont want to rip those wires.

im doing this tomarrow... not looking forward to the work but i want my car back on the road. lol.

 

Don't forget to support the engine/transmission when removing the cradle! Don't want it to end up on your face...

 

^^^ what he said!

If you dont support the motor/trans its gonna fall with the cradle.

 

The motor can hang on the two upper torque axis mounts. no problem to do that and drop the cradle.

 

I tried this. Lol. Glad it's ok.

 

wish someone would post pics, I am doing this next week to install a turbo kit and a clutch in one shot.

 

nevermind found this


http://www.gmperformancedivision.com...J_Chap_1&2.pdf
http://www.gmperformancedivision.com...SJ_Chap5&6.pdf