Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2003 GMC Yukon XL, 2003 GMC Yukon, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, and 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Support the rear axle.
Disconnect the electronic suspension control (ESC) sensor, if equipped. Refer to REAR POSITION SENSOR LINK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT--ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC).

Fig 1: Removing Coil Spring And Upper Insulator
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Remove the stabilizer shaft link retaining nut from the frame.

Fig 2: Removing Stabilizer Shaft Link Retaining Nut From Frame
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Remove the lower shock absorber nut and bolt from the rear axle.
Lower the rear axle until the springs are fully unloaded.
Remove the coil spring and the upper insulator.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Shock Absorber Nut And Bolt From Rear Axle
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