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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: Removing Trailing Arm Bracket To Body Bolts
    GM1237908Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the trailing arm bracket to body bolts.
  5. Fig 2: Removing Trailing Arm To Knuckle Bolts
    GM1237904Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the trailing arm to knuckle through bolt.
  7. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the trailing arm. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Rear (Rear Disc Brakes) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Rear (Rear Drum Brakes) in Park Brake.
  8. Remove the trailing arm from the vehicle.
  9. Fig 3: Removing Trailing Arm To Bracket Bolt And Nut
    GM1237910Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the trailing arm to bracket bolt and nut.
  11. Remove the trailing arm from the bracket.