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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link Lower Retaining Nut
    GM802013Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link lower retaining nut.
  4. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the lower control arm.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut
    GM787851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear wheel drive shaft nut.
    6. Fig 3: Disengaging Wheel Drive Shaft
    GM818366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Install J 42129  to the wheel bearing/hub. See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Using J 42129  disengage the wheel drive shaft from the rear wheel hub and bearing. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    8. Fig 4: Supporting Lower Control Arm Using A Jack
    GM728904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Support the lower control arm using a jack.
    9. Fig 5: Removing Lower Shock Mounting Bolt
    GM783074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower shock mounting bolt.
    10. Fig 6: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt
    GM783094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the lower control arm to knuckle mounting bolt.
    11. Fig 7: Removing Lower Control Arm To Frame Mounting Bolt And Nut
    GM803138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the lower control arm to frame mounting bolt and nut (1).
  12. Separate the lower control arm from the knuckle.
  13. Lower the jack.
  14. Remove the rear coil spring and the lower control arm.
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