Section 534 (Suspension System (Service Information)): Rear: Shock: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Spring

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1 - UPPER SHOCK BOLT

2 - SHOCK

3 - LOWER SHOCK BOLT

4 - SPRING

Raise and support the vehicle. Position a hydraulic jack under the axle to support the axle.
Remove the upper nut and bolt (1) from the frame bracket.

Fig 2: Shock Absorber
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Remove the lower nut and bolt from the axle bracket (2). Remove the shock absorber (1).