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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the rear suspension support assembly. Refer to Rear Suspension Support Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the electronic parking brake control module. Refer to Electronic Parking Brake Control Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the right side parking brake rear cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the left side parking brake rear cable. Refer to Parking Brake Rear Cable Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (with FE3) .
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement (with FE3) .
  7. Remove the rear wheel hub and knuckle assembly. Refer to Knuckle Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: Rear Strut Assembly To Lower Control Arm Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1943695Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the rear strut assembly to lower control arm retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
  9. Discard the nut.
    10. Fig 2: Lower Control Arm To Subframe Retaining Bolt & Nut With Eccentric Washers
    GM1943696Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The lower control arm to subframe retaining bolt (1) and nut (2) eccentric washers (3) are used to adjust the rear suspension camber. One eccentric washer (3) is mounted directly to the head of the lower control arm to subframe retaining bolt (1).

  10. Scribe the eccentric washers (3) with reference to their seating position relative to the subframe.
    11. Fig 3: Bolt, Eccentric Washers, Subframe, Lower Control Arm & Nut
    GM1943697Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the lower control arm to subframe retaining bolt (1) and nut (5).
  12. Discard the nut.
  13. Remove the lower control arm (4) from the subframe (3).
  14. Remove the upper control arm pivot bushing. Refer to Knuckle Replacement .
    15. Fig 4: Upper Control Arm
    GM1943682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Nuts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be replaced after removal.

  15. Remove the upper control arm ball joint bushing to subframe retaining bolt (1) and nut (5).
  16. Discard the nut.
  17. Remove the upper control arm to knuckle retaining bolt (3) and nut (2).
  18. Discard the nut.
    19. Fig 5: Y-Link To Subframe Retaining Bolt & Nut
    GM1943704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the Y-Link to subframe retaining bolt (2) and nut (1).
  20. Discard the nut.
  21. Remove the Y-Link (5).
    22. Fig 6: Marks On Eccentric Washers
    GM1943723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The I-Link to subframe retaining bolt (2), nut (5) and eccentric washers (1) are used to adjust the rear suspension toe. One eccentric washer (1) is mounted directly to the head of the I-Link to subframe retaining bolt (2).

    NOTE:

    Nuts with micro-encapsulated thread sealant must be discarded after removal.

  22. Scribe the eccentric washers (1) with reference to their seating position relative to the subframe (4).
  23. Discard the nut.
  24. Remove the I-Link to subframe retaining bolt (2) and nut (5).
  25. Remove the I-Link (3) from the subframe (4).
    26. Fig 7: Rear Frame & Wiring Harness Retainers
    GM3459282Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Disconnect the rear frame wiring harness retainers (1) from the rear frame.
    27. Fig 8: Left Side Rear Frame & Wiring Harness Retainers
    GM3459279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  27. Disconnect the left side rear frame wiring harness retainers (1) from the rear frame.
    28. Fig 9: Right Side Rear Frame & Wiring Harness Retainers
    GM3459281Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  28. Disconnect the right side rear frame wiring harness retainers (1) from the rear frame.
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