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Removal Procedure

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    IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is equipped with an air suspension the system will need to be depressurized. Refer to Air Suspension Depressurization Procedure in Air Suspension.
  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Place safety stands (such as GMDE 123-B67313) at the front-end of the vehicle.
  3. Support the rear axle with safety stands.
  4. Remove the rear tires and the rear wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Disconnect the rear axle vent tube.
  6. Remove the rear propeller shaft. Refer to Propeller Shaft Replacement - Rear in Propeller Shaft.
  7. Disconnect the left rear cable of the park brake from the rear axle. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement in Park Brake.
  8. Disconnect the right rear cable of the park brake from the rear axle. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement in Park Brake.
  9. Remove the caliper assemblies from the rear axle. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front in Disc Brakes.
  10. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear axle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  11. Remove the coil springs. Refer to Coil Spring Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  12. Disconnect the rear axle tie rod from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Tie Rod Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  13. Disconnect the lower control arms from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  14. Disconnect the upper control arms from the rear axle. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement in Rear Suspension.
  15. Remove the rear-axle assembly from the vehicle.
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