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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Coil Spring And The Upper Insulator
    GM625136Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to Rear Position Sensor Link Assembly Replacement - Electronic Suspension in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC).
    4. Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM545533Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut from the frame.
    5. Fig 3: Shock Absorber Upper & Lower Nuts & Bolts
    GM582394Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle.
  6. Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.
  7. Remove the coil spring and the upper insulator.
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