Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2008 GMC Envoy, and 2008 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Front End) .
- Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D-height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications .
- If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization .
- If equipped with air suspension, disconnect the air suspension leveling sensor link from the rear axle upper control arm.
- Remove the rear axle upper control arm to axle mounting bolt and nut.
- Remove the rear axle upper control arm to frame mounting bolt.
- Remove the rear axle upper control arm.