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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. Fig 1: Rear Shock Absorber Harness
    GM4285044Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. If equipped with F45, separate the rear shock absorber harness (1) from the rear suspension lower control arm.
  3. Separate the parking brake harness from the rear suspension lower control arm.
  4. Support the lower control arm.
  5. Remove Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link.Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement 
    6. Fig 2: Rear Shock Absorber Bolt
    GM4282239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove Rear Shock Absorber Nut (1).
  7. Remove Rear Shock Absorber Bolt (2) and DISCARD
    8. Fig 3: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut
    GM4285051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Nut (1).
  9. Remove Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Outer Bolt (2) and DISCARD
    10. Fig 4: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut
    GM4285168Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Loosen Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm Inner Nut (1).
    11. Fig 5: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm
    GM4285062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Lower the rear suspension lower control arm (1) to provide clearance for the rear coil spring. Lower Control Arm Replacement 
    12. Fig 6: Rear Coil Spring
    GM4285077Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove Rear Coil Spring (1).
  13. Remove Rear Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2).
  14. Remove Rear Coil Spring Insulator (3).
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