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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Support the rear axle.
  3. Fig 1: Shock Absorber Mounting
    GM1871861Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the upper shock absorber nut and the bolt.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.
  6. Remove the shock absorber.