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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.

    Important:  Use a transmission jack or suitable hoist stands to prop the rear suspension support.

  3. Lower the rear suspension support to gain clearance to the spindle rod to knuckle bolt. Refer to Support Replacement 
  4. Remove the bolt (1) and nut from the spindle rod and the rear suspension support.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt/Nut From Spindle Rod And Rear Suspension Support
    G01757246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.
  6. Push the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) forward enough to provide clearance for the spindle rod (5) removal.
  7. Remove the spindle rod (5) from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Spindle Rod And Knuckle Bolt
    G01757247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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