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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 tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. IMPORTANT: Use a transmission jack or suitable hoist stands to prop the rear suspension support.
  3. Lower the rear suspension support to gain clearance to the spindle rod to knuckle bolt. Refer to Support Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolt (1) and nut from the spindle rod and the rear suspension support.
    5. Fig 1: Removing Bolt & Nut From Rear Suspension Support
    GM614974Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) and nut.
  6. Push the spindle rod to knuckle bolt (4) forward enough to provide clearance for the spindle rod (5) removal.
  7. Remove the spindle rod (5) from the vehicle.
    8. Fig 2: Removing Spindle Rod
    GM803927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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