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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the exhaust muffler. Refer to EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (SINGLE) or EXHAUST MUFFLER REPLACEMENT (DUAL) .
  4. Remove shock absorber lower fastener. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) .
  5. Remove rear springs. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the electrical connection.
    7. Fig 1: Reinforcement Arm Bolts
    GM2018675Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove reinforcement arm bolts (1) to body.
  8. Remove the propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement .
  9. Position a transmission jack under the rear support and firmly secure the support to the jack with straps.
  10. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.
    11. Fig 2: Rear Support To Body Bolts
    GM2018676Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the 4 rear support to body bolts (1).
  12. Remove the rear support assembly from the vehicle.
  13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the rear support from the transmission jack and place it on the floor.
  14. Remove the washers from the front bushings.
    15. Fig 3: Rubber Bushing
    GM2019061Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Drill through rubber bushings with drill 8 mm. See diagram.
    16. Fig 4: Removing Bushings
    GM2019062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the bushings by placing CH-48377-1  drift mandrel between bushings and wall of rear axle and drift out.
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