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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    GM385558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
  4. Remove the bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear .
  5. Remove the rear wheel spindle rods from the knuckle. Refer to Spindle Rod Replacement .
    6. Fig 2: Trailing Arm & Knuckle
    GM1209586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the trailing arm (2) from the knuckle (3). Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement .
    7. Fig 3: Rear Strut To Knuckle Bolts & Nuts
    GM1209590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear strut to knuckle bolts (2) and the nuts (1). Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  8. Remove the knuckle (5) from the vehicle.
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