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4X4-Coil Over

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Fig 1: Upper Shock Nuts
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Support the lower control arm outboard end.
  4. Remove the three upper shock nuts (1).
    Fig 2: Lower Shock Mount
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  5. Remove the lower shock bolt (6) and nut.
  6. Remove the caliper adapter with the caliper. Refer to ADAPTER, DISC BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVAL .
  7. Remove the rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL .
  8. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor wiring from the knuckle and upper control arm.
    Fig 3: Separating Upper Ball Joint From Knuckle
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  9. Remove the upper ball joint retaining nut and separate the upper ball joint (4) from the knuckle (6) using Ball Joint Remover (special tool #9360, Remover, Ball Joint) (5).
    Fig 4: Shock Assembly & Stabilizer Link Lower Nut
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  10. Remove the stabilizer link lower nut (2).
  11. Remove the axle hub nut.
  12. Remove the shock assembly (1).