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Shock Absorber Replacement: Removal

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  1. Fold down the rear seatback. Remove the quarter trim panel. Fold the carpet back. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
    NOTE: The rear axle must be supported before removing the nut in order to avoid possible damage to the break hose lines, the tie rod and the propeller shaft.
  2. Support the rear axle (8) with an adjustable jack stand. Remove the shock absorber nut (1). See Fig 1. Remove the shock absorber insulator retainer (2) and insulator (3).
  3. Remove the shock absorber lower retainer and the insulator (5). See Fig 1. Remove the shock absorber nut (7) to the rear axle (8). Remove the shock absorber (6).
Fig 1: Stabilizer Shaft Components
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