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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. {If equipped}Wiring Harness@Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm - Separate
  4. Support the rear suspension lower control arm.
  5. Rear Shock Absorber@Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm - Remove - Shock Absorber Replacement 
  6. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (1) - Remove
    GM4424179Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  8. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (1) - Remove
    GM4424184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Adjust Cam (2) - Remove
  10. Using a suitable flat bladed tool (1), separate the rear suspension lower control arm (2) from the rear suspension knuckle (3) as shown.
    GM4426591Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear coil spring.
    GM4424190Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Rear Coil Spring (1) - Remove
    GM4424194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2) - Remove
  14. Rear Coil Spring Insulator (3) - Remove
  15. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Adjuster Bolt (1) - Remove
    GM4426600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1) - Remove
    GM4426617Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY