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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 tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Identifying ABS Routing Harness Connectors
    GM1835586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retaining clips (1) and relocate to the side.
  4. Remove the rear muffler from the hangers and lower the muffler to gain access to the upper control arm nut and bolt. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LZ4) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) .
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Control Arm To Support Assembly Bolt & Nut
    GM1835736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Note the that the head of the bolt is facing the front of the vehicle and must be install in the same position.
  5. Remove the upper control arm assembly nut and bolt from the rear support.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1835765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper control arm nut and bolt from the knuckle.
  7. Remove the upper control arm from the vehicle through the wheelhouse opening.
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