Removing The Shock Absorber

Fig 1: Screws For Shock Absorber Mounting

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Secure the control arms down. Use retaining straps.

Remove: 

• the screw for the shock absorber
• the shock absorbers from the control arms.

Remove the tensioner strap.

Fig 2: Lateral Link Against Wheel Spindle

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Remove the screw securing the lateral link against the wheel spindle.

Fig 3: Tie Rod To Wheel Spindle

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Remove the screw securing the tie rod to the wheel spindle. Angle the tie rod upwards so that the mounting screw securing the control arm to the sub-frame is exposed.