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Shock Absorber & Spring Assembly: Removal

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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.
  1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article.
    2. WARNING: Do not remove the shock absorber center nut. Removal of this nut releases the spring tension and may result in serious personal injury.
  2. Remove and discard the 3 shock absorber upper mount nuts.
    3. CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose may occur.
  3. Remove the 2 bolts and position the caliper, pads and anchor plate assembly aside.
    • Support the caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
  4. Remove the brake disc.
    5. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  5. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar upper link nut.
    6. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  6. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut and the stabilizer bar link.
  7. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness retainer from the wheel knuckle.
    8. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
  8. Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.
  9. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and flag bolt.
  10. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
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