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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: When removing the rear springs, do not use a twin-post type hoist. The swing arch tendency of the rear axle assembly when certain fasteners are removed may cause it to slip from the hoist which may cause personal injury.
    IMPORTANT: Place the vehicle lift pads where they will not obstruct the removal of the rear axle control arm bolts.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Use a utility stand in order to support the rear axle.
  4. Remove the rear axle coil springs, the spring seats and the spring insulators. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (Front Wheel Drive with Axle)  or Coil Spring Replacement (Front Wheel Drive without Axle)  or Coil Spring Replacement (All Wheel Drive) .
  5. Remove the backing plate or the park brake support.
  6. Remove the park brake cables from the rear axle. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (Disc) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear (Drum) and Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (Disc) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear (Drum) in Park Brake.
  7. Disconnect the intermediate brake hoses from the rear axle brake pipes. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Disc Brake) or Brake Hose Replacement - Rear (Drum Brake) in Hydraulic Brakes.
  8. Use the utility stand in order to lower the rear axle.
  9. Remove the utility stand.
  10. Lower the vehicle until the rear axle contacts the ground.
  11. Remove the rear axle control arm bolts and nuts.
  12. Remove the control arms from the vehicle.
    13. Fig 1: View Of Rear Axle
    GM185821Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the rear axle.
  14. Remove the brake pipes from the rear axle. Refer to Brake Pipe Replacement in Hydraulic Brakes.
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