Removal & Disassembly (SVX)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheels. Remove brake caliper if necessary. Disconnect battery negative cable and remove rear quarter trim. Separate brake hose from strut. Using a floor jack, support knuckle/hub housing. Remove one strut flange bolt. See Figure. Remove upper strut mount bolts. Remove remaining strut flange bolt and remove strut assembly from vehicle. Using a coil spring compressor, compress coil spring. Remove strut lock nut and disassemble shock. Note position of coil spring in relation to upper bracket.