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Removal Procedure

  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. Remove the rear muffler assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Single) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (Dual) .
  4. Remove the rear suspension control arm bolts from the body. Refer to Rear Suspension Control Arm Replacement .
  5. Remove the rear spring. Refer to Rear Spring, Insulator, and Jounce Bumper Replacement .
  6. Remove the park brake cables from the rear suspension support. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement .
  7. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper, remove and support the brake calliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
  8. Remove the lower shock absorber fasteners. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (GNC) .
  9. Support and secure adjustable jack stands to the rear support.
  10. Mark up support position to body with spray paint.
    11. Fig 1: Identifying Support Mounting Bolts
    GM2013226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the support. Refer to Rear Suspension Support Replacement (GNE) .
  12. Lower the support enough to gain access to the rear stabilizer shaft insulator clamps mounting bolts.
    13. Fig 2: Stabilizer Shaft & Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM2018660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the stabilizer shaft link (2). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (GNC) .
    14. Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft Assembly
    GM2018661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Change one insulator at the time to ensure the right position and angle.
    • DO NOT reuse the bracket bolt. Discard and use NEW bolts only.
  14. Remove the bracket bolt (1), the bracket (2) and the insulator (3).
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