Shock Absorbers: Removal
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 1990 GMC S15 Pickup, 1990 GMC S15 Jimmy, 1990 GMC Pickup, 1990 GMC Cab & Chassis, and 1990 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Raise and support vehicle. Hold upper stem from turning while removing upper stem retaining nut, retainer and rubber grommet at top of shock absorber. Remove shock absorber-to-lower control arm bolt. Remove shock absorber.