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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the shock absorber mounting nut, the retainer, and the insulator. Hold the shock absorber upper stem in order to keep the stem from turning. A hex is provided on the end of the stem for this purpose.

    Remove the shock absorber mounting screws. The nuts will remain attached to the lower control arm.

  4. Pull the shock absorber out through the hole in the lower control arm.
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Absorber (RWD)
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