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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assemblies. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the rear V-rod underbody brace. Refer to Underbody Brace Replacement - Rear V-Rod .
  4. GM2027745

    Bolt(1) - Remove[2x]

  5. GM2027748

    { If equipped }Bolt(1) - Remove[4x]

  6. GM2191246

    Remove the 2 outer equalizer beam link bolts (1).

  7. Secure the right equalizer beam link with a heavy mechanical wire.
  8. If equipped, disconnect the headlamp leveling rear suspension height sensor connector. Headlamp Leveling Rear Suspension Height Sensor Replacement .
  9. GM2684954

    Support the rear axle with a tall jack stand near the shock absorber.

  10. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt(2) - Remove and DISCARD
  11. Lower the hydraulic jack.
  12. Repeat the procedure on the other side.
  13. GM2027770

    Rear Spring(1) - Remove[2x]

  14. GM2191237

    Rear Axle Bracket Bolt(1) - Remove and DISCARD[8x]

  15. Carefully lower the rear axle as far as necessary.
  16. GM3964271

    Bolt(2)@Rear Axle Bracket(3) - Remove and DISCARD

  17. Nut(1)@Rear Axle Bracket(3) - Remove and DISCARD
  18. Rear Axle Bracket(3) - Remove
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