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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link - Remove - Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement 
  4. Support the rear suspension lower control arm.
  5. GM4282239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the rear shock absorber nut (1) and rear shock absorber bolt (2) from the rear suspension lower control arm and reposition the rear shock absorber. Shock Absorber Replacement 

  6. GM4285051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (1) - Remove

  7. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  8. GM4285057Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (1) - Remove

  9. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Washer (2) - Remove
  10. GM4708317Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear coil spring.

  11. GM4708326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Coil Spring (1) - Remove

  12. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2) - Remove
  13. Rear Coil Spring Insulator (3) - Remove
  14. GM4285080Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Bolt (1) - Remove

  15. GM4285083Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1) - Remove

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