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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2007 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Dual Outlet) or Muffler Replacement (Single Outlet) .
  4. Disconnect the brake lines from the rear suspension support. Refer to Rear Brake Hose Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the parking brake cables and tensioner from the suspension support. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Rear (Z7U) .
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear suspension support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  7. Remove the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Rear Suspension Components
    GM156917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
  8. Remove the rear wheel spindle rods bolts from the knuckle.
  9. Lower the rear suspension support in order to gain access to the rear wheel spindle rod bolts.
  10. Remove the rear wheel spindle rods bolts from the rear suspension support.
  11. Remove the rear suspension support.
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