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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. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Disconnect the automatic level control sensor link from the upper control arm.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Lower Shock Mounting Bolt
    GM926577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the head lamp adjustment link from the upper control arm.
  5. Support and raise the lower control arm using a suitable jack.
  6. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolt.
  7. Lower the lower control arm and remove the support.
  8. Support the rear frame with a suitable jack.
    9. IMPORTANT: Remove the frame bolts from the side that the coil spring is being replaced on.
    Fig 2: View Of Frame-To-Body Mounting Bolts & Washers
    GM977459Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the frame to body side mounting bolts and washers.
    10. IMPORTANT: Lower the frame far enough to remove the coil spring without going past the guide pins.
  10. Lower the side of the frame.
  11. Remove the coil spring from the vehicle.
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