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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and Support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Rear Shock ESC Harness Connector & Harness Pigtail
    GM906237Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the rear shock electronic suspension control (ESC) harness connector.
  4. Disconnect the harness pigtail from the upper shock tower clip.
    5. Fig 2: Upper Shock Absorber & Mounting Bolts
    GM906234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber to lower control arm retaining bolt.
  6. Remove the upper shock absorber mounting bolts.
  7. Disconnect the outer tie rod from the suspension knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement in Power Steering System.
  8. Carefully remove the shock absorber from the vehicle. Take care when routing the ESC pigtail and connector through the upper shock tower.
  9. Remove the upper insulator retainer and insulator from the shock absorber.
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