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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement (RPO L26) or Exhaust System Replacement (RPO LD8) .
  4. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM293367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from each wheel speed sensor and remove the wire from the rear support.
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm Electronic Level Control Link & Ball Stud
    GM1691900Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the electronic level control link (2) from the ball stud (1) on the lower control arm.
  7. Disconnect the park brake cables from both calipers and remove cables from suspension support assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side and Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Remove the brake calipers and support calipers from vehicle underbody. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
  9. Support the rear suspension support assembly with a transmission jack.
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Rear Suspension & Support Components
    GM1690811Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the 6 suspension support reinforcement brace bolts (3).
  11. Remove the 4 suspension support assembly bolts (2).
  12. Remove the 2 suspension support reinforcement braces (4).
  13. Lower the transmission jack and remove the suspension support assembly (5).
  14. Transfer all necessary parts from the old support to the new support.
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