Removal (All Other Models)

Raise and support vehicle. Support rear axle assembly. Disconnect air line from shock absorber (if equipped). See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Air Lines From Air Shock Fitting
Disconnect upper shock absorber mounting bolts. Use back-up wrench on upper shock absorber mounting nuts (if equipped). Disconnect lower mounting nut, using a back-up wrench to keep stud from turning.