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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. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  4. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement (FE7) , Coil Spring Replacement (FE1 and FE3) .
  5. Remove the brake calipers and support. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (J55) , Rear Brake Caliper Replacement (JL9) .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM293367Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector from each wheel.
    7. Fig 2: Identifying Road Sensing Suspension or Automatic Level Control Electrical Connectors & Vent Hose
    GM293366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Disconnect the ABS electrical connectors from the support assembly.
  8. Remove the electronic level control link (FE1) or links (FE3).
  9. Support the rear suspension support assembly with a transmission jack and securely support.
    10. Fig 3: View Of Rear Suspension And Mounting Bolts
    GM105036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the 3 bolts per side, securing the support brackets to the body of the vehicle.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Support Bracket Retaining Bolts
    GM105035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the front 2 bolts and the rear 2 bolts securing the support assembly to the body.
  12. Lower the transmission jack and remove the support assembly.
  13. Transfer all necessary parts from the old support to the new support.
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