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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the rear suspension bracket. Refer to Rear Suspension Bracket Replacement .
  3. Remove the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement .
  5. Remove the driveshaft from the differential. Refer to Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (AWD) or Rear Propeller Shaft Replacement (RWD) .
    6. Fig 1: Identifying Support Fixture Components
    GM708375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: The lower control arms will drop approximately 3 inches when the shock to lower control arm bolts are removed.
  6. Install the support fixture (3), in order to raise the lower control arm to relieve the tension from the shock.
  7. Remove the shocks lower mounting bolt (2).
  8. Remove the support fixture.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Rear Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connectors
    GM767222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the rear wheel speed sensors (WSSs).
  10. Disconnect the retainer clips on the park brake cables for the WSSs wiring harness.
    11. Fig 3: View Of Rear Brake Pipe Lines
    GM833131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the rear brake pipe lines (1) forward of the rear wheelhouse.
    12. Fig 4: View Of Intermediate Brake Hose Assembly & Mounting Nuts
    GM833132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the fastener for the brake pipe bracket (1).
  13. Remove the brake pipe bracket (2) from the studs in the body.
    14. Fig 5: View Of Park Brake Cable
    GM492729Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the intermediate park brake cable (2) from the front park brake cable connector.
    15. Fig 6: View Of Rear Park Brake Cable Connector & Intermediate Park Brake Cable
    GM751494Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the intermediate park brake cable (2) from the rear park brake cable connector (1).
  16. Position the frame support table J 39580  . See Special Tools .
    17. Fig 7: Identifying Frame-To-Bolt Mounting Bolts & Washers
    GM708181Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the frame to body mounting bolts (4) and washers (3).
    18. Fig 8: View Of Support Table
    GM801998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Carefully raise the vehicle from the rear frame assembly.
  19. Remove the following components from the rear frame:
  20. With the aid from an assistant, remove the frame from the hydraulic jack.
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