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Removal & Installation

  1. Raise vehicle and support at lift points with stands. Position floor jack under control arm. Remove bolt retaining top of shock absorbers to suspension assembly crossmember.
  2. Remove nuts retaining shock absorbers to lower mount. Using a drift, remove mounting piece. Remove shock absorber and coil spring assembly.
  3. Using spring compressor and adapter, collapse spring until collets and spring seat can be removed. Release pressure and separate shock absorber from spring. To install, reverse removal procedure.