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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
    GM926831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Disconnect the intermediate exhaust pipe from the front pipe and remove the intermediate pipe and muffler assembly. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Production Assembly) or Muffler Replacement (Service Part) .
  3. Place a support stand under the rear drive module (RDM) and support the RDM.
    4. Fig 2: View Of Stabilizer Bar Clamp & Bolts
    GM930236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the rear stabilizer bar. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    5. Fig 3: Removing/Installing RDM Rear Mounting Bracket
    GM929547Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the RDM bracket-to-bushing mounting nut and bolt.
    6. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Nut & Bolt From The RDM Mounting Bracket
    GM943414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the nut (1) and bolt (3) from the mounting RDM mounting bracket (2) and remove the bracket.
    7. Fig 5: Installing Bolt & Washer Through Driver, Bushing, & Receiver
    GM932554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Place the open receiver end of the J 44866  over the flanged side of the bushing and against the vehicle frame. See Special Tools .
  8. Position the driver portion of the J 44866  with the smaller diameter of the driver against the bushing. See Special Tools .
  9. Install the bolt and washer through the driver, bushing, and receiver
  10. Install the nut to the bolt.
  11. Slowly tighten the bolt and nut until the bushing is driven out of the vehicle frame and into the receiver.
  12. Disassemble the J 44866  and remove the bushing. See Special Tools .
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