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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. Remove the automatic level control link from the upper control arm.
  4. Remove the brake pipe bracket retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the brake pipe bracket from the mounting studs.
  6. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
    7. Fig 1: Trailing Link-To-Knuckle Bolt
    GM858496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the trailing link to knuckle nut.
  8. Remove the trailing link to knuckle bolt.
  9. Remove the jack.
  10. Support the frame with a suitable jack.
  11. Remove the front bolts from the frame.
  12. Lower the front of the rear frame.
    13. Fig 2: Trailing Link-To-Frame Bolt
    GM858493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the trailing link to frame nut.
  14. Remove the trailing link to frame bolt.
    15. Fig 3: Trailing Link
    GM858495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the trailing link from the vehicle.
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