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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 tires and wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Removing/Installing Intermediate Pipe & Muffler Assembly
    GM926831Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the exhaust muffler and resonator assembly. Refer to Exhaust System Replacement in Engine Exhaust.
  4. If equipped with all wheel drive, remove the rear drive axle. Refer to Differential Replacement in Rear Drive Axle.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement .
  6. Remove the lower control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushing Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the upper control arm from the support assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Upper Control Arm Replacement .
  8. Disconnect the toe link from the support assembly. Refer to Toe Link Replacement .
    9. Fig 2: Body Bolts & Support Assembly
    GM930332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the support to body bolts and remove the support assembly from the vehicle.
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