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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Lower the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  4. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3) or Coil Spring Replacement (FE7) .
  5. Remove the brake calipers and support. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) or Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) .
  6. Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM293367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Park Brake Cable
    GM106206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Release the park brake cable from the brake calipers.
  10. Loosen the park brake cable (1) and then disconnect the cable at the rear suspension support assembly.
  11. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the support assembly.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the electronic level control.
  13. Remove the vent hose.
  14. Remove the electronic level control link from the left and the right control arm, if equipped.
  15. Remove the vent tube from the electronic level control compressor.
  16. Support the rear suspension support assembly with a transmission jack and securely support.
  17. Fig 3: View Of Center Support Brackets
    GM475482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the center support brackets (1).
  19. Fig 4: View Of Rear Suspension And Mounting Bolts
    GM105036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove 3 bolts per side, securing the support brackets to the body of the vehicle.
  21. Fig 5: Identifying Support Bracket Retaining Bolts
    GM105035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. Remove the front 2 bolts and the rear 2 bolts securing the support assembly to the body.
  23. Lower the transmission jack and remove the support assembly.