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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002MALIBU LSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSIONREAR SUSPENSION SYSTEMREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSUPPORT REPLACEMENTREMOVAL
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LS
Support Replacement: Removal
2002 Chevrolet Malibu LSSECTION Removal
- Raise the vehicle and suitably support the vehicle. Remove the tire and the wheel.
- Remove the parking brake cables from the suspension support. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the support. Refer to STABILIZER SHAFT REPLACEMENT . Disconnect the electrical connections from the wheel speed sensors.
- Remove the ABS electrical harness from the lateral links. Remove the lateral links. Refer to LATERAL LINK REPLACEMENT . Remove the bolt from the vapor canister. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness from the rear support.NOTE: Support the rear suspension support with jack stands before removing the mounting bolts.
- Remove the rear suspension mounting bolts. Remove the rear suspension support.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.