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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS article.
  3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM REPLACEMENT in ENGINE EXHAUST article.
  4. Remove the rear coil springs. Refer to COIL SPRING REPLACEMENT .
  5. Remove the rear disc brake rotors. Refer to REAR BRAKE ROTOR .
  6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel. See Fig 1.
  7. Remove the park brake cables. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE (LEFT REAR) and PARK BRAKE CABLE (RIGHT REAR) .
  8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the support. See Fig 2.
  9. Remove the road sensing suspension or automatic level control electrical connectors and vent hose.
  10. Disconnect the road sensing suspension or automatic level control links (1) from the left and right control arms (2). See Fig 3.
  11. Remove the automatic level control vent tube from the automatic level control compressor.
  12. Install a transmission jack to the support.
  13. Remove the support bracket retaining bolts from the body of the vehicle. See Fig 4.
  14. Remove the front support mounting bolts and support brackets.
  15. Remove the rear support mounting bolts. See Fig 5.
  16. With the aid of an assistant, lower the transmission jack in order to remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
  17. Transfer the necessary components.
Fig 1: Disconnecting Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
G00355554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Support
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Fig 3: Disconnecting Automatic Level Control Links
G00355582Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 4: Removing Support Bracket Retaining Bolts
G00030623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 5: Removing Rear Support Mounting Bolts
G00355558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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