SHOCK ABSORBER, Suspension, Coil-Over: Removal: Rear-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: Identifying Front Shock Tower Cap, Shock Assembly, Nuts & Shock Tower

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If equipped, remove front shock tower cap (1) from top of shock assembly (4).
Remove three nuts (2) fastening shock assembly (4) to shock tower (3).
Raise and support vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure

Fig 2: Tire And Wheel Mounting
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Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).

Fig 3: Stabilizer Link At Shock Assembly
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Remove nut (2) fastening stabilizer link (3) to shock assembly (1). Slide link ball joint stem from shock assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolt, Securing Shock Assembly & Lower Control Arm
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Remove bolt (3) securing shock assembly (1) to lower control arm (4).

Fig 5: Identifying Routing Clip, Brake Tube Bracket, Wheel Speed Sensor & Body Connector
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Disconnect wheel speed sensor cable routing clip (2) at brake tube bracket (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Nut, Upper Ball Joint Stud, Shock Assembly & Shock Tower
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Loosen nut (4) attaching upper ball joint stud (1) to knuckle. Back nut off until nut is even with end of stud. Keeping nut on at this location will help keep end of stud from distorting while using Puller in next step.

Fig 7: Using Puller On Upper Ball Joint
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CAUTION: In following step, use care not to damage ball joint seal boot while sliding Puller, Special Tool 9360, into place past seal boot.
Using Puller (2), Special Tool 9360, separate upper ball joint stud (1) from knuckle.

Fig 8: Identifying Nut, Upper Ball Joint Stud, Shock Assembly & Shock Tower
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Remove nut (4) from end of upper ball joint stud (1).
Tip top of knuckle outward using care not to overextend bake flex hose.
Remove shock assembly from vehicle.