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Removal Procedure

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  1. GM5317841Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Propeller Shaft (1) - Remove - Propeller Shaft Replacement (without LT4) , or Propeller Shaft Replacement (AWD)

  2. GM5336772Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x] - Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Replacement (FE2, FE3) , or Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Replacement (FE4)

  3. GM5504138Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [2x] - Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Replacement

  4. GM5892124Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Rear Brake Hose Clip Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) @ Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm - Remove

  5. GM5669656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    CAUTION:

    Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

    Remove the left and right rear brake caliper brackets and brake calipers (2) as assemblies and support with heavy mechanics wire. Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement

  6. GM5336324Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Remove the left and right rear suspension brackets (2). Rear Suspension Bracket Replacement - Rear

  7. GM5590590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Using a suitable jack stand (1), support the differential carrier.

  8. GM5590838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Position a block of wood (1) and a suitable jack stand (2) between the frame of the vehicle and the left rear suspension bracket.

  9. GM5591038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    DO NOT raise the vehicle higher than necessary.

    Using the block of wood and a suitable jack stand (1), raise the vehicle just enough to reposition the hoist pad (2) from under the vehicle.

  10. GM5336704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Left Side (1) - Remove

  11. Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Left Side (4) - Remove
  12. Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt - Left Side (3) - Remove
  13. Rear Suspension Bracket - Left Side (2) - Remove
  14. Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt - Left Side (3) - Install and hand tighten

    DO NOT ATTEMPT OTHER REPAIRS WITH JACK STANDS IN PLACE.

  15. GM5591038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Reposition the hoist lift pad (2) back underneath the vehicle.

  16. Using the jack stand (1) and the block of wood, slowly lower the vehicle back on the hoist pad (2).
  17. GM5590838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the jack stand (2) and the block of wood (1) from underneath the vehicle.

  18. GM5590838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Position a block of wood (1) and a suitable jack stand (2) between the frame of the vehicle and the right rear suspension bracket.

  19. GM5591038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:
    • Left side shown, right side similar.
    • DO NOT raise the vehicle higher than necessary.

    Using the block of wood and a suitable jack stand (1), raise the vehicle just enough to reposition the hoist pad (2) from under the vehicle.

  20. GM5336704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Right Side (1) - Remove

  21. Rear Suspension Bracket Bolt - Right Side (4) - Remove
  22. Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt - Right Side (3) - Remove
  23. Rear Suspension Bracket - Right Side (2) - Remove
  24. Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt - Right Side (3) - Install and hand tighten.

    DO NOT ATTEMPT OTHER REPAIRS WITH JACK STANDS IN PLACE.

  25. GM5591038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Reposition the hoist lift pad (2) back underneath the vehicle.

  26. Using the jack stand (1) and the block of wood, slowly lower the vehicle back on the hoist pad (2).
  27. GM5590838Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Left side shown, right side similar.

    Remove the jack stand (2) and the block of wood (1) from underneath the vehicle.

  28. GM5590590Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the jack stand (1) supporting the differential carrier.

  29. GM5668914Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    Provide additional support when a vehicle is on a hoist in the following ways:

    • Before removing parts, support the opposite end. This helps prevent the vehicle from slipping off. 
    • Before removing major components, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end as the removal. This helps avoid a tip-off. 

    Failure to follow these precautions could cause vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death.

    Support the front of the vehicle with a suitable jack stand(s).

  30. Position the GE-52200  Lifting Table under the rear suspension cradle and raise it into position.
  31. Secure the rear suspension cradle to the lifting table with straps.
  32. Rear Suspension Cradle Rear Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
  33. Rear Suspension Cradle Front Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]
  34. GM5668915Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Remove the cradle with the suspension links and components attached as shown.

    Using the GE-52200  Lifting Table, lower the rear suspension cradle 6 - 8 inches and disconnect any remaining electrical connectors and retainers.

  35. Rear Suspension Cradle (1) - Remove
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