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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the rear tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to Muffler Replacement (Single) or Muffler Replacement (Dual) in Engine Exhaust.
  4. Disconnect the brake lines from the rear suspension support. Refer to Brake Hose Replacement - Rear in Hydraulic Brakes.
  5. Disconnect the parking brake cables and tensioner from the suspension support. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Left Rear and Park Brake Cable Replacement - Right Rear in Park Brake.
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the rear suspension support. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
    IMPORTANT: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
    7. Fig 1: Rear Wheel Spindle Rod Bolts
    GM1209244Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the rear wheel spindle rod bolts from the knuckle.
  8. Remove the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
  9. Remove the rear suspension support.
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