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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 assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
  3. Support the rear suspension lower control arm with an appropriate jack stand.
  4. GM4195227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear suspension trailing arm bolt. Lower Control Arm Replacement 

  5. GM4196192Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [2x]

  6. GM4196204Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove and DISCARD [4x]

  7. GM4196221Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Trailing Arm and Bracket (1) - Remove

  8. Mark the relationship between the rear suspension trailing arm (1) and the rear suspension trailing arm bracket.
  9. GM4196224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Nut (1) - Remove

  10. Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove and DISCARD
  11. Separate the rear suspension trailing arm bracket (3) from the rear suspension trailing arm (4).