Removal Procedure

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the wheelhouse panel. Refer to Wheelhouse Panel Replacement in Body Rear End.
Raise and support the rear axle at the designed D - height. Refer to Trim Height Specifications in Suspension General Diagnosis.
If equipped with air suspension, depressurize the air suspension system. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure in Air Suspension.
If equipped with air suspension, disconnect the air suspension leveling sensor link from the rear axle upper control arm.

Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting Air Suspension Leveling Sensor Link
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Fig 2: Removing/Installing Rear Axle Upper Control Arm-To-Axle Mounting Bolt

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Remove the rear axle upper control arm to axle mounting bolt and nut.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Rear Axle Upper Control Arm-To-Frame Mounting Bolt

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Remove the rear axle upper control arm to frame mounting bolt.
Remove the rear axle upper control arm.