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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDEDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 198 (REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSTRAILING ARM REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended

Removal Procedure

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the automatic level control link from the upper control arm.
  4. Remove the brake pipe bracket retaining nuts.
  5. Remove the brake pipe bracket from the mounting studs.
  6. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
    7. Fig 1: View Of Trailing Link-To-Knuckle Bolt
    GM858496Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the trailing link to knuckle nut.
  8. Remove the trailing link to knuckle bolt.
  9. Remove the jack.
  10. Support the frame with a suitable jack.
  11. Remove the front bolts from the frame.
  12. Lower the front of the rear frame.
    13. Fig 2: View Of Trailing Link-To-Frame Bolt
    GM858493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the trailing link to frame nut.
  14. Remove the trailing link to frame bolt.
    15. Fig 3: View Of Trailing Link
    GM858495Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the trailing link from the vehicle.
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