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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the rear stabilizer link.
  4. Remove the brake hose bracket-to-knuckle bolts.
  5. Remove the brake hose bracket in order to disconnect the brake hose from the parking brake lever.
    6. Fig 1: View Of Jack Under Control Arm
    GM629521Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use a utility stand in order to support the lower control arm.
  7. Disconnect the height sensor link from the lower control arm as necessary.
    8. Fig 2: View Of Upper Control Arm And Knuckle
    GM629210Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Control Arm To Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
    GM629234Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the upper control arm to crossmember bolts and nuts.
  10. Remove the upper control arm.
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