Suspension Strut, Removing And Installing, Coil Spring Shock Absorber: Removing

-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.

-- Remove the tower brace, refer to TOWER BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the windshield washer fluid reservoir -1- slightly to the side.

Fig 1: Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir & Bolts

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-- Remove the wheel, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Secure the wheel bearing housing using a Tensioning Strap T10038 -1-, as illustrated.

Fig 2: Securing Wheel Bearing Housings

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Applies to Vehicles with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) 

Fig 3: Connector & Union Bolt

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-- Bleed the DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) system, refer to DYNAMIC RIDE CONTROL (DRC), DRAINING AND FILLING .

-- In vehicles with switchable DRC and variable damping, remove the connector -1- on the additional component with integrated electric motor from the bracket, disconnect it, and free it up.

-- Remove the union bolt -2- and free up the hose line.

• Protect any open connections against dirt.

Applies to All 

Fig 4: Brake Line Bracket & Bolt

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-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the bracket -1- brake line and electric wires from the wheel bearing housing.

-- Remove the shock absorber fork, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER FORK, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- and remove the steel spring damper.

Fig 5: Steel Spring Damper Nuts

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