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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack.
  4. Remove the automatic level control link from the lower control arm.
  5. Remove the shock absorber lower retaining bolts.
    6. Fig 2: Using J 24319-B To Disconnect Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle
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  6. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.
  7. Using J 24319-B 
    8. Fig 3: View Of Lower Control Arm & Coil Spring
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  8. Slowly lower the lower control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
  9. Remove the coil spring.
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