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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Support the lower control arm.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel.
  4. Remove the wheelhouse splash shield.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting nut, the washer, and the bolt.
  6. Remove the shock absorber upper mounting nut, the washer, and the bolt.
  7. Remove the shock absorber.
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Absorber
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