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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 1: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    G01757226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Rear (Disc Brakes) 
    Fig 2: Bearing/Hub Assembly Removed
    G01757227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the rear wheel spindle rods (8) from the knuckle (5). Refer to Spindle Rod Replacement 
    Fig 3: Removing Rear Wheel Spindle Rods From Knuckle
    G01757228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the trailing arm (6) from the knuckle (8). Refer to Trailing Arm Replacement 
    Fig 4: Removing Trailing Arm From Knuckle
    G01757229Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear strut to knuckle bolts (7) and the nuts (1). Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement 
  8. Remove the knuckle (5) from the vehicle.
    Fig 5: Removing Rear Strut To Knuckle Bolts And Nuts
    G01757230Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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