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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting bolts (1).
  3. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting nut (3) and the bolt (4).
  4. Remove the shock absorber (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Absorber Bolts & Nuts
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