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Removal Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Control Arm, Air Tube, Shock & Bolts
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  1. Raise the vehicle and support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tires and the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Support the control arm with a suitable jack.
  4. Remove the electronic level control air tube from the shock.
  5. Remove the 2 bolts securing the shock to the control arm.
    6. Fig 2: Using J 24319-B To Disconnect Outer Tie Rod From Steering Knuckle
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  6. Remove the hex nut.
  7. Using the J 24319-B 
    8. Fig 3: Installing/Removing Coil Spring
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  8. Install the J 44255  . See Special Tools .
  9. Slowly lower the control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
  10. Remove the coil spring.
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