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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. GM5395705

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]

  3. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Left Side (2) - Remove
  4. GM5400553

    Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

  5. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (2) - Remove [3x]
  6. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (3) - Remove [3x]
  7. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
  8. Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
  9. GM5471237

    Rear Tire Front Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]

  10. Rear Tire Front Air Deflector- Right Side (1) - Remove
  11. GM5400642

    Rear Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Remove

  12. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt (2) - Remove [3x]
  13. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (3) - Remove [3x]
  14. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut (4) - Remove [2x]
  15. Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
  16. GM5839256

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

  17. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Right Side (2) - Remove [5x]
  18. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Right Side (3) - Remove [2x]
  19. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Right Side (4) - Remove [2x]
  20. Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Right Side (5) - Remove
  21. GM5854893

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

  22. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Nut- Left Side (2) - Remove [5x]
  23. Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt- Left Side (3) - Remove [2x]
  24. Underbody Rear Air Deflector Bolt- Left Side (4) - Remove [2x]
  25. Underbody Rear Air Deflector- Left Side (5) - Remove
  26. GM5400756

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

  27. Floor Panel Reinforcement (2) - Remove
  28. GM5865265

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

  29. GM5865271

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

  30. GM5406578

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

  31. Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Left Side (2) - Separate
  32. GM5406632

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

  33. Exhaust Muffler (1) @ Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator-Right Side (2) - Separate
  34. GM5865287

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  35. GM5865293

    Electrical Connector (1) - Disconnect

  36. GM5865300
    NOTE:

    Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

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

  37. GM5865329

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

  38. Catalytic Converter Gasket (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  39. GM5864760
    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).

  40. Remove and DISCARD the 3 rear wheel drive shaft flange washers (2).
  41. GM5896794

    Reposition the rear wheel drive shaft (1) to clear the rear axle shaft.

  42. GM5355066

    Using the J-2619-01  Slide Hammer and the EN-24420-C  Crankshaft Balancer Puller, remove the rear axle shaft - right side (1).

  43. Rear Axle Shaft Clip (2) - Remove and DISCARD