Shock Absorber: Removing

-- Remove cap.

-- Remove nut from shock absorber shaft (right arrow).

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-- Mark installation position of strut (camber adjustment).

-- Remove strut bearing (arrow).

-- Turn steering wheel so that shock absorber shaft can be centered on bearing plate (clamp piece of wood between spring and wheelhouse).

-- Remove washer and bump stop from shock absorber shaft.

-- Reach between spring coils and remove boot from cap.

-- Remove threaded cap with Damper Wrench:2069A  .

-- Remove shock absorber.