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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove Exhaust Muffler Assembly Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LGX)Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LCV)
  3. Remove the rear wheels. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
    4. Fig 1: Differential Carrier Assembly
    GM4291623Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Differential Carrier Assembly (1) Differential Carrier Assembly Replacement
    5. Fig 2: Electrical Connector
    GM4298051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Disconnect Electrical Connector (1)
  6. Release the retainers. (2)
  7. Using mechanics wire, support the rear suspension knuckle assembly.
    8. Fig 3: Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm
    GM4285062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Separate Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm (1) @Rear Knuckle Lower Control Arm Replacement
    9. Fig 4: Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link
    GM4287288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Separate Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link (1) @Rear Knuckle Rear Suspension Lower Trailing Link Replacement
    10. Fig 5: Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link
    GM4286809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Separate Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link (1) @Rear Knuckle Rear Suspension Upper Lateral Link Replacement
    11. Fig 6: Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link
    GM4286933Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Separate Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link (1) @Rear Knuckle Rear Suspension Upper Trailing Link Replacement
    12. Fig 7: Rear Suspension Adjust Link
    GM4286554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Separate Rear Suspension Adjust Link (1) @Rear Knuckle Adjust Link Replacement
    13. Fig 8: Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Retainers And Rear Suspension Cradle
    GM4298257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Release the wheel speed sensor harness retainers from the rear suspension cradle and adjust link. (1)
    14. Fig 9: Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM4194201Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Separate Stabilizer Shaft Link (1) @Stabilizer Shaft Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement
    15. Fig 10: Rear Suspension Cradle Bolt And Rear Cradle Mount Bolt Bracket Bolt
    GM4298330Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Using the EN-39580  Support Stand support the rear suspension cradle.
  16. Remove Rear Suspension Cradle Bolt (1) and DISCARD
  17. Remove Rear Cradle Mount Bolt Bracket Bolt (2)
    18. Fig 11: Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Connectors And Chassis Harness Retainers
    GM4298478Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Carefully lower the rear suspension cradle to access the rear wheel speed sensor connectors (1) and the chassis harness retainers (2).
  19. Disconnect Electrical Connector (1)
  20. Release the retainers.(2)
    21. Fig 12: Rear Suspension Cradle
    GM4298422Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove Rear Suspension Cradle (1)
  22. If replacing the rear suspension cradle, transfer parts as necessary.
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