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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the rear suspension support assembly. Refer to Rear Support Replacement (w/FE1, FE3) or Rear Support Replacement (w/FE7) .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Insulators, Spacer, Nut & Bolt
    GM561499Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the stabilizer link bolt.
  3. Remove the hub and bearing, if necessary. Refer to Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE7)  or Rear Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement (FE1, FE3) .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Center Support Brackets
    GM475482Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the support bracket bolts (1).
    5. Fig 3: View Of Control Arm, Nuts & Bolts (FE7)
    GM474758Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the nuts and bolts securing the control arm to the rear suspension support assembly.
  6. Remove the control arm.
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