Removal Procedure
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- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Disconnect the electrical connector and air line if equipped with electronic suspension control (ESC).
- Support the rear axle.
- Disconnect the ESC sensor, if equipped. Refer to REAR POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT--ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION--LEFT (15 SERIES) or REAR POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT--ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION--LEFT (25 SERIES) or REAR POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT--ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION--RIGHT in Electronic Suspension Control (ESC).
- Remove the upper shock absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the lower shock absorber nut and the bolt.
- Remove the shock absorber.