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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Use a utility stand in order to slightly compress the coil spring and relieve the tension on the shock absorber.
  3. If the vehicle is equipped with automatic level control, disconnect the air tube connector from the shock absorber.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Shock Absorber Upper Bolt And Nut (Front Wheel Drive)
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  4. Remove the shock absorber upper bolt and nut.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
  6. Remove the shock absorber.
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