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.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the bolt (6) and nu (2) from the trailing arm (3) and the knuckle (8).
Remove the nut (4) and bolt (7) from the trailing arm (3) and the trailing arm bracket.
Remove the trailing arm (3) from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Suspension

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