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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle Upper Control Arm
    GM731569Courtesy 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. Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement (Front End) .
  4. Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D-height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications .
  5. If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization .
  6. If equipped with air suspension, disconnect the air suspension leveling sensor link from the rear axle upper control arm.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Rear Axle Upper Control Arm To Axle Mounting Bolt & Nut
    GM731576Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear axle upper control arm to axle mounting bolt and nut.
  9. Fig 3: View Of Rear Axle Upper Control Arm To Frame Mounting Bolt
    GM731610Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the rear axle upper control arm to frame mounting bolt.
  11. Remove the rear axle upper control arm.