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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 assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension
    GM1210232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Use a transmission jack or suitable hoist stands to prop the rear suspension support.
  3. Lower the rear suspension support to gain clearance to the spindle rod to suspension support bolt. Refer to Support Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolt (1 or 2) and nut from the spindle rod and the rear suspension support.
    5. Fig 2: View Of Trailing Arm & Knuckle
    GM1209586Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the spindle rod to knuckle bolt and nut.
  6. Remove the spindle rod (1) from the vehicle.
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