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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. { If equipped }Wiring Harness @ Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm - Separate
  3. Support the rear suspension lower control arm.
  4. GM4578630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1) - Remove

  5. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  6. GM4580442Courtesy 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. GM4580446Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  9. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Adjust Cam (2) - Remove
  10. GM4580606Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  11. GM4580618Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator (1) - Remove

  12. Rear Coil Spring (2) - Remove
  13. Rear Coil Spring Insulator (3) - Remove
  14. GM4580613Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

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

  15. GM4580619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1) - Remove