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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: Supporting Lower Control Arm With A Suitable Jack
    GM728904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Brake Pipe Bracket Retaining Nuts
    GM725841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the brake pipe bracket retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the brake pipe bracket (2) from the mounting studs (1).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Lower Control Arm-To-Knuckle Mounting Bolt
    GM783094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the lower control arm to the knuckle mounting bolt.
    7. Fig 4: Removing Trailing Arm To Knuckle Mounting Nut And Bolt
    GM783092Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the trailing arm to the knuckle mounting nut and bolt.
    8. Fig 5: Supporting Frame With A Suitable Jack
    GM802118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Support the frame with a suitable jack.
  9. Remove the front bolts from the rear frame.
    10. Fig 6: Lowering And Supporting Front Of Rear Frame
    GM802137Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lower and support the front of the rear frame.
    11. Fig 7: Removing Trailing Arm To Rear Frame Mounting Bolt And Nut
    GM802182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the trailing arm to the rear frame mounting bolt and nut.
  12. Remove the trailing arm.
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