Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Cadillac ATS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The following service procedure is to be performed one side at a time.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Base)Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (V-Series) .
- Underbody Rear Air Deflector - Remove - Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Left Side , or Underbody Rear Air Deflector Replacement - Right Side .
- Using a suitable jack stand (1), support the rear drive axle.
- Position a block of wood (1) and a adjustable jack stand (2) between the frame of the vehicle and the suspension bracket.
- Using the block of wood and the adjustable jack stand (1), rise the vehicle just enough to reposition the hoist pad (2) from under the vehicle.
- Remove and DISCARD the front mounting bolts (1) for the rear suspension bracket (3).
- Rear Suspension Cradle Rear Mounting Bolt - Remove and DISCARD - Rear Suspension Cradle Replacement
- Rear Suspension Bracket - Remove
NOTE:
DO NOT rise the vehicle higher than necessary.