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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
    GM105014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
  4. Remove the automatic level control sensor link from the control arm.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear caliper pin bolts.
  8. Using heavy wire, hang the rear brake caliper.
    9. Fig 2: Adjustment Link To Lower Control Arm
    GM397546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.
    10. Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Using J 24319-B  separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.
    11. Fig 4: Removing Lower Control Arm Upper Insulator & Spring
    GM105025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Slowly lower the lower control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
  12. Using a pry bar, pry under the lower coil spring insulator and remove the coil spring with the insulator.
  13. Remove the upper coil spring insulator by pulling downward.
  14. Separate the lower control arm insulator from the coil spring.
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