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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 tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
    GM926831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LAT or LE5) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LZ4) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LY7) or Exhaust Muffler Replacement (LCS) .
  4. If equipped with all wheel drive, remove the rear drive axle. Refer to Differential Replacement .
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  7. Remove the lower control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the upper control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the adjustable link from the support assembly. Refer to Adjust Link Replacement .
    10. Fig 2: Body Bolts & Support Assembly
    GM930332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the support to body bolts and remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
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