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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 wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the brake caliper and support the bake caliper. Do not disconnect the bake hose. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear .
  4. Disconnect the park brake cable from the park brake actuator and the park brake cable bracket.
    5. Fig 1: View Of Jack Under Control Arm
    GM629521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.
  6. Disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm as necessary.
  7. Disconnect the shock absorber from the lower control arm. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (Front Wheel Drive)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
    8. Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm And Knuckle
    GM629210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
  9. Use 2 utility stands in order to support the crossmember.
  10. Remove the crossmember to underbody bolts.
  11. Slowly lower the crossmember until there is enough clearance to remove the upper control arm.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Control Arm To Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
    GM629234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the upper control arm to crossmember bolts and nuts.
  13. Remove the upper control arm.
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