Shock Absorber , Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Determine dimension -a- from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheel housing before starting work while the vehicle is resting on its wheels.

Fig 1: Dimension From Center Of Wheel To Lower Edge Of Wheel Housing

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-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Turn the wheel hub up until a wheel bold hole is on top.

-- Install Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149 with wheel bolt -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Hub Support T10149 With Wheel Bolt

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-- Insert the Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support T10149 into the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 and slightly raise the wheel bearing housing.

-- Remove the bolts -1-.

Applies to a vehicle with electronically controlled damping

Fig 3: Applies To Vehicle With Electronically Controlled Damping

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-- Release and disconnect the connector -2-.

-- Remove the fastener -1-.

Continuation for all vehicles

Fig 4: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Stone Deflector

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-- Release the retaining tabs -1- and remove the stone deflector -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -2- and washer -1-.

Fig 5: Identifying Bolt And Washer

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-- Remove the shock absorber downward.