SHOCK ABSORBER, Suspension, Coil-Over: Removal: All-Wheel-Drive

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Tire And Wheel Mounting

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Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure
Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 2: Link Attachment to Shock Clevis
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While holding link ball joint stem from rotating, remove nut (2) fastening stabilizer link (1) to shock clevis bracket (3). Slide link ball joint stem from clevis bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Pinch Bolt, Clevis Bracket & Shock Assembly
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Remove nut and pinch bolt (1) fastening clevis bracket (3) to bottom of shock assembly (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Nut, Bolt, Shock Clevis Bracket & Lower Control Arm
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Remove nut (3) and bolt (1) attaching shock clevis bracket (2) to lower control arm (7).
Pull lower end of clevis bracket outward away from lower control arm bushing, then slide it off shock assembly. It may be necessary to use an appropriate prying tool to spread clamp area of clevis bracket allowing removal from shock assembly.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Shock Tower Cap, Shock Assembly, Nuts & Shock Tower
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Lower vehicle just enough to access upper shock assembly mounting nuts (2).
If equipped, remove shock tower cap (1) from top of shock assembly (4).
Remove three nuts (2) fastening shock assembly (4) to shock tower (3).
Remove shock assembly from vehicle.