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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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 toBrake Hose Replacement - Rear in Hydraulic Brakes.
  5. Disconnect the parking brake cables and tensioner from the suspension support. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Rear (Z7U) 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. Remove the rear suspension support mounting bolts.
  8. Remove the rear wheel spindle rods bolts from the knuckle.
  9. Lower the rear suspension support in order to gain access to the rear wheel spindle rod bolts.
  10. Remove the rear wheel spindle rods bolts from the rear suspension support.
  11. Remove the rear suspension support.
    12. Fig 1: Removing Rear Suspension Support
    GM156917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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