Shock Absorber: Removal
- Raise vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove the upper shock nut (1) and the bolt (2) from the frame bracket. See Fig 1.
- Remove the lower shock nut (3), the washer (4), and the bolt (5) from the axle bracket. See Fig 1.
- Remove the shock absorber (6) from the vehicle. See Fig 1.
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