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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the right rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. GM5395705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Remove [4x]

  4. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Remove [2x]
  5. GM5400553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Left Side (1) - Remove

  6. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Remove [3x]
  7. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (3) - Remove [3x]
  8. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (4) - Remove [2x]
  9. Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
  10. GM5400642Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove

  11. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (2) - Remove [3x]
  12. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (3) - Remove [3x]
  13. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (4) - Remove [2x]
  14. Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
  15. GM5839256Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (1) - Remove [6x]

  16. Underbody Front Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (2) - Remove [5x]
  17. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Right Side (3) - Remove [2x]
  18. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (4) - Remove [2x]
  19. Underbody Front Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
  20. GM5854893Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Underbody Front Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (1) - Remove [6x]

  21. Underbody Front Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Remove [5x]
  22. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Left Side (3) - Remove [2x]
  23. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (4) - Remove [2x]
  24. Underbody Front Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
  25. GM5400756Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Floor Panel Number 4 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]

  26. Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Remove
  27. GM5865265Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Catalytic Converter Nut (1) - Remove [2x]

  28. GM5865271Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Pipe Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]

  29. GM5406578Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator - Left Side (2) - Separate [2x]

  30. GM5406632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Intermediate Pipe Insulator - Right Side (2) - Separate [2x]

  31. GM5865287Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  32. GM5865293Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  33. GM5865300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The rear bumper fascia is removed for illustration purposes only.

    Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Nut (1) - Remove [4x]

  34. GM5865329Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    With the aid of an assistant, remove the exhaust muffler (1).

  35. Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) Remove and DISCARD
  36. GM5334525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the 4 rear spring pins (1).

  37. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Cover (2) - Remove
  38. Have an assistant apply the brakes.
  39. GM5866978Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    DO NOT use air tools to remove the wheel drive shaft nut. Damage to the wheel drive shaft threads could occur. Use hand tools only.

    Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Nut (1) - Remove and DISCARD

  40. GM5864794Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Install the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1) to the rear wheel hub and secure with 3 wheel nuts (2) hand tightened.

  41. Using the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1), release the rear wheel drive shaft from the rear wheel hub.
  42. Remove the 3 wheel nuts (2) and the DT-45859  Axle Remover (1) from the rear wheel hub.
  43. GM5867030Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1) and washers (2) are serviced as a rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer kit consisting of 2 bolts and 1 washer.

    Remove and DISCARD the 6 rear wheel drive shaft universal joint retainer (1).

  44. Remove and DISCARD the 3 wheel drive shaft flange washers (2).
  45. GM5867048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive Shaft (1) - Remove

  46. GM5864777Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Wheel Drive Shaft Washer (1) - Remove and DISCARD

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