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Removal Procedure

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NOTE: Observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles before disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, the output shafts, etc. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were when removed. In addition, published specifications and torque values, as well as any measurements made prior to disassembly must be followed.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Place jack or utility stands (such as GMDE 123-B67313) at the front end of the vehicle.
  3. Support the axle with jack stands.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    5. Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Link, Bolt & Nut
    GM661062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link bolt (5) and the nut (3).
  6. Disconnect the upper stabilizer shaft link (4) from the frame.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Driveshaft Pinion, Yoke Retainers & Bolts
    GM361391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Reference mark the rear propeller shaft (3) to the rear axle pinion yoke (4).
  8. Disconnect the propeller shaft from the axle.

    Support the propeller shaft as necessary.

    9. Fig 3: Shock Absorber Lower Mount
    GM659187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the lower mount of the shock absorbers.
    10. Fig 4: Vent Hose & Rear Axle
    GM341890Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the vent hose (1).
  11. Disconnect the park brake cables. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JD9) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JF3, JF7, JG4) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side (JH6, JH7) and Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JD9) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JF3, JF7, JG4) or Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side (JH6, JH7) .
    12. Fig 5: View Of Junction Block
    GM658042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the junction block.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Brake Pipe
    GM658043Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Disconnect the brake pipe.
    14. Fig 7: View Of Brake Pipe Fitting Bracket At Brake Assembly
    GM658048Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the brake pipe fitting bracket from the brake assembly.
  15. Remove the brake calipers. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JD9) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JH6, JH7) .
    16. CAUTION: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.
  16. Support the calipers from the frame using a heavy gauge mechanics wire.
    17. Fig 8: View Of U-Bolts
    GM659185Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the nuts and the washers from the spring assembly U-bolts.
  18. Remove the U-bolts, the anchor plates and the spacers from the axle.
  19. Remove the axle with the aid of a hydraulic assist.
    20. Fig 9: Stabilizer Shaft, U-Bolts, Nuts & Axle
    GM661064Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the stabilizer shaft U-bolt nuts (4) and the U-bolts (2) from the axle (3) (if necessary).
  21. Remove the stabilizer shaft (1) from the axle (if necessary).
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