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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  2. Support the rear suspension lower control arm.
  3. GM4200198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut (1) - Remove

  4. Rear Stabilizer Shaft Link Bolt (2) - Remove
  5. GM4200455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1) - Remove

  6. Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  7. GM4200444Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (1) - Remove

  8. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  9. GM4200180Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (1) - Remove

  10. Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Adjust Cam (2) - Remove
  11. GM4195227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear coil spring.

  12. GM4196869Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Coil Spring (1) - Remove

  13. Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2) - Remove
  14. Rear Coil Spring Insulator (3) - Remove
  15. GM4277619Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Adjust Bolt (1) - Remove

  16. GM4277583Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1) - Remove