Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
- Remove the bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement .
- Remove the rear wheel spindle rods from the knuckle. Refer to Spindle Rod Replacement .
- Remove the trailing arm (2) from the knuckle (3). Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement .
- Remove the rear strut to knuckle bolts (2) and the nuts (1). Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the knuckle (5) from the vehicle.