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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: If the rear axle is being replaced due to a wheel alignment issue and is not physically damaged, refer to Thrust Angle Description for additional information.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (4 Lug Wheel) or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (5 Lug Wheel) .
  3. Disconnect the left and right rear brake pipes from the rear brake hoses at the axle.
  4. Disconnect the brake hoses from the axle brake hose bracket.
  5. Plug the brake pipes and hoses in order to prevent additional brake fluid loss.
  6. Disconnect both rear parking brake cables at the rear brake. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Rear (Disc) or Park Brake Cable Replacement - Rear (Drum) .
  7. If applicable, disconnect the antilock brake system (ABS) harness connectors and disconnect from the axle.
  8. Support the rear axle with a hydraulic lift table.
    9. Fig 1: View Of Shock Absorber
    GM855039Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the lower shock bolts. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
    10. Fig 2: View Of Coil Spring
    GM855051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Lower the hydraulic lift table and remove the rear coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement .
  11. Disconnect the park brake cables from the cable brackets.
    12. Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Bearing/Hubs
    GM888335Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the wheel bearing/hub retaining nuts from both sides.
  13. Remove the wheel bearing/hubs, with the brakes and backing plate as an assembly.
    14. Fig 4: View Of Rear Axle Bushing Bracket
    GM855059Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove all rear axle bushing bracket bolts.
  15. Use the hydraulic lift table to lower the rear axle from the vehicle.
  16. Remove the rear axle bushing through bolts and the park brake cable brackets.
  17. Remove the rear coil spring lower seat from the axle.
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