Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Removal

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT WHEEL
DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH
DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH
REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH
1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Shock Absorber From The Steering Knuckle
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  HINT:
  
  While fixing the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.
2. Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with coil spring.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Upper Shock Absorber Nuts
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