Impala V6-3.8L VIN K (2004)
4.
Remove the transaxle shift cable from the shift lever.
5.
Remove the transaxle shift cable bracket bolts and the bracket from the transaxle.
6.
Disconnect the transaxle wiring harness connector.
7.
Remove both engine supports from the engine and radiator support.
8.
Remove top side cover bolt (56, 58).
9.
Install the engine support fixture. Refer to Engine Support Fixture in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
10.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
11.
Remove the left front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
12.
Remove the inner fender splash shield.
13.
Remove the wheel speed sensor harness from 4 retainers on lower control arm.
14.
Remove the transmission mount-to-frame nuts (2).
15.
Using side cutters, remove the plastic pencil-like support on the left side of the front splash shield, just below the left front frame bolt.
16.
Remove the front cradle to radiator support brackets on each side.
17.
Remove both stabilizer links from the stabilizer and reposition stabilizer to access steering gear-to-frame bolts.
18.
Remove steering gear-to-frame bolts and support steering gear.
19.
Remove the positive battery cable center retainer at front rail.
20.
Remove the left side ball joint from the steering knuckle.
