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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Spring & Insulator
    GM1860222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Position an adjustable jack stand under the lower control arm.
  4. Remove the lower stabilizer shaft link bushing and nut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber bolt. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  6. Remove the lower bolts from the knuckle. Refer to Knuckle Replacement .
  7. Using the adjustable jack stand, slowly lower the vehicle until the rear spring (1), insulator (4), jounce bumper (2), and the spring seat (3) can be removed.
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