Shock Absorber, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Before starting the procedures, determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Install the Support Device:VAS6931/1 -A- to the brake rotor -1- using two wheel bolts -2-.

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-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS6931 -B- on the support device.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of an accident when lowering or lifting the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never lift or lower the vehicle when the engine and gearbox jack is underneath it.

- Never leave the engine and gearbox jack under the vehicle any longer than necessary.

Vehicle with Electronic Damping:

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the shock absorber -2-.

-- Free up the wire -3- -arrow-.

Continuation for All Vehicles:

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-- Remove the bolts -1-.

Vehicle with Torsion Beam Axle:

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-- Remove the bolt -1- for the shock absorber -2-.

Vehicle with Multi-Link Suspension:

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-- If equipped, remove the transverse link stone chip protection. Refer to TRANSVERSE LINK STONE CHIP PROTECTION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Continuation for All Vehicles:

-- Press together the shock absorber and remove.