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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Links & Stabilizer Shaft
    GM744889Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the right rear tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the stabilizer link.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Rear Differential
    GM731614Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the rear axle brace. Refer to Rear Axle Brace Replacement .
  4. Support the rear axle with the appropriate jack stand.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bolt
    GM731622Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber mounting bolt.
  6. Lower the rear axle to remove the rear coil spring.
    7. IMPORTANT: Note the markings on the coil spring to ensure the proper seating position for the proper installation.
  7. Remove the rear coil spring.
    8. Fig 4: View of Exhaust Muffler
    GM1231421Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the retaining nuts at the catalytic converter flange.
    9. Fig 5: Rear Exhaust & Left Adjustable Hanger
    GM1231415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the exhaust pipe from the hangers at the muffler and the catalytic converter (catalytic converter shown, muffler similar).
    10. Fig 6: View of Right Side Exhaust Insulator Nuts
    GM1275976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the retaining nuts at the rear exhaust hangers (left shown, right similar).
    11. Fig 7: Removing/Installing Muffler Assembly
    GM1530344Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. With the aide of an assistant, slide the muffler assembly to the rear.
    12. Fig 8: Removing/Installing Muffler Assembly Clear Of Rear Axle Housing
    GM1530337Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: It maybe necessary to lower the rear axle to gain enough clearance to remove the muffler assembly.
  12. Rotate the muffler assembly to clear the rear axle housing.
  13. Lower the muffler assembly to clear the rear valance.
  14. Remove the muffler assembly from the vehicle.
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