GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the second muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  3. Support the rear axle with an adjustable jack stand.
  4. Remove the rear shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  5. Important: Lower the rear axle only as far as possible without placing tension on the brake hoses or the ABS sensor wiring.

  6. Lower the jack stand in order to lower the rear axle.

  7. Object Number: 1618775  Size: SH
  8. Remove the coil spring (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1618775  Size: SH
  1. Install the coil spring (1).
  2. Raise the rear axle with the jack stand.
  3. Install the rear shock absorber. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement .
  4. Install the second muffler. Refer to Muffler Replacement .
  5. Remove the jack stands.
  6. Lower the vehicle.