Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Control Arm, Air Tube, Shock & Bolts

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

NOTE: Hold the adjustment link studs with the hex tool.

Remove the hex nut from the adjustment link.

Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle

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Using the J 24319-B separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.

Fig 3: View Of Center Support Brackets

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Remove the support bracket bolts from the center support (1).
Using a block of wood and suitable jack, support the rear support assembly.

Fig 4: View of Exhaust Hangers

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Remove the exhaust. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .

Fig 5: View Of Rear Suspension And Mounting Bolts

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Remove two rear support assembly bolts and lower the support assembly.

Fig 6: Loosening Inner Adjustment Link Retaining Nut

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Remove the cam lock nut and the bolt.
Remove the adjustment link from the support assembly.