2001 Oldsmobile Silhouette Removing the passenger side stru

MSSAMLUK

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2001 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
135,000 MILES

I can not remove the passenger side strut bracket.

I removed the top bolt and backed out three other bolts, tthree on the ac compressor. Do I need to remove the radiaror? I have removed the cooling fans.

I have un-bolted the ac compressor. There is little movement of the bracket. Do I whack to with a hammer? All bolrs are removed, and it still won't move.

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BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Below are the proper replacement steps, let me know if you need further assistance with this repair. .

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Saturday, August 28th, 2010 AT 4:52 PM

MSSAMLUK

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Your answer was for the wrong strut. I am replacing my head gasket and I am having trouble removing the bracket on the engine, passenager side, that supports the engine to the frame. I have un-bolted the AC compressor and removed the two other bolts, but it will not come off. Do I have to just force it off, or are there other bolts that I missed?

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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 AT 12:29 PM

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Sorry, was thinking suspension. Before you can remove the right engine mount strut bracket you have to first remove the upper and lower intake manifolds. Have you removed these yet?

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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 AT 5:34 PM