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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 tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Adjuster To Frame Mark
    GM2193338Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Mark the relationship of the adjuster to the frame before removing the adjuster bolt.
  4. Support the rear knuckle with the hydraulic transmission jack.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  6. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
    7. Fig 2: Rear Lower Control Arm Bolt & Washer
    GM2193359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear lower control arm bolt (1) and the washer (2).
    8. Fig 3: Rear Lower Control Arm Adjuster Bolt, Washer & Nut
    GM2193360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the rear lower control arm adjuster bolt (3), washer (2), and the nut (1).
    9. Fig 4: Rear Lower Control Arm
    GM2193373Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear lower control arm (1).
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