Volt L4-1.4L Elect (2011)
labeled with the ESD symbol. Handle all electrical components carefully. Use the following precautions in order to avoid ESD damage:
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Touch a metal ground point in order to remove your body's static charge before servicing any electronic component; especially after sliding
across the vehicle seat.
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Do not touch exposed terminals. Terminals may connect to circuits susceptible the ESD damage.
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Do not allow tools to contact exposed terminals when servicing connectors.
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Do not remove components from their protective packaging until required to do so.
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Avoid the following actions unless required by the diagnostic procedure:
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Jumpering or grounding of the components or connectors.
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Connecting test equipment probes to components or connectors. Connect the ground lead first when using test probes.
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Ground the protective packaging of any component before opening. Do not rest solid-state components on metal workbenches, or on top of
TVs, radios, or other electrical devices.
14. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the electronic power steering assembly. Refer to FEP Connectors (Steering Gear) .
15. Remove the wire harness bracket and bolt from the power steering gear.
16. Remove the lower ball joints from the steering knuckles. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
17. Remove the stabilizer link nut from the strut, then Discard the nut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
18. Remove the outer tie rods and tie rod nuts from the steering knuckles. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
19. Remove the rear transmission mount through bolt. Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
20. Lower the vehicle until the drivetrain and front suspension frame contacts the engine support table.
21. Remove the frame front bolts (1).
22. Remove the frame rear bolts (2).
23. Remove the frame reinforcements (3).
24. Remove the frame (4) from the vehicle.
25. Remove the following components if replacing the frame:
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The lower control arms-Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
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The stabilizer shaft-Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
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The radiator support brackets
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The steering gear-Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
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The rear transmission mount-Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .
Installation Procedure
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution .
1. Install the following components on the drivetrain and front suspension frame, if removed:
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The rear transmission mount-Refer to Transmission Rear Mount Replacement .