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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 rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement (3.8L L26) or Muffler Replacement (3.6L LY7) .
  4. Disconnect the brake lines from the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the parking brake cables and tensioner from the suspension support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (J65) and Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (J65) .
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear suspension support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    IMPORTANT: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
    7. Fig 1: View Of Rear Suspension
    GM1209244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear wheel spindle rod bolts from the knuckle.
  8. Remove the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
  9. Remove the rear suspension support.
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