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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 tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear muffler assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LE5 or LE9 With MH8) , Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) .
    4. Fig 1: Locating Park Brake Cable Retaining Bracket & Bolt
    GM2014401Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    If lowering the support to service other rear suspension components, perform steps 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

  4. Remove the park brake cable retaining bolt (3), park brake cable (1), from the trailing arm assemblies (2).
  5. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector at the right rear trailing arm mounting bracket.
  6. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the trailing arm bracket at the right rear of the vehicle.
  7. Remove the toe links from the from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Suspension Link Replacement - Toe Link .
  8. Remove the lower control arms from the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  9. Remove the rear knuckles from the vehicle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement .
  10. Secure the rear support to a transmission jack stand.
    11. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Shock Absorber Mounting Bolts
    GM2013803Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the upper shock absorber mounting bolts (1).
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Support Assembly To Body Bolts (Sedan/Coupe)
    GM1835959Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the mounting bolts for the support.
  13. With the aide of an assistant, lower the support.
  14. Remove the support from the transmission jack stand.
    15. Fig 4: Identifying ABS Routing Harness Connectors
    GM1835586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the upper control arms and the support.
    16. Fig 5: Identifying Upper Control Arm To Knuckle Bolt & Nut
    GM1835765Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the upper control arm nuts and bolts from the support.
  17. Remove the upper control arms from the support.
  18. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the support.
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