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Support Replacement: Removal

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  1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle. Remove the tire and the wheel.
  2. Remove the parking brake cables from the suspension support. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the support. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT . Disconnect the electrical connections from the wheel speed sensors.
  3. Remove the ABS electrical harness from the lateral links. Remove the lateral links. Refer to LATERAL LINK REPLACEMENT . Remove the bolt from the vapor canister. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the rear support.
    NOTE: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
  4. Remove the rear suspension mounting bolts. Remove the rear suspension support.