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Removal & Installation (Rear Suspension - Mechanical): Spindle: Removal

  1. Turn air suspension switch, located in left side of trunk, to OFF position. Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove brake caliper, rotor, grease cap, hub bearing nut, hub and splash shield. Remove air suspension height sensor.
  2. Disconnect shock absorber from spindle. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from lower control arm. DO NOT  use air tools to disconnect stabilizer bar link. Loosen, but DO NOT  remove upper ball joint nut.
  3. Using Tie Rod End Remover (3290-D), separate ball joint from upper control arm. Remove and discard ball joint nut. Disconnect lower control arms from the spindle. Remove the tension strut. See TENSION STRUT  . Remove spindle.
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