Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Remove the rear wheelhouse from the vehicle. Refer to REAR WHEELHOUSE LINER PANEL REPLACEMENT .
Remove the lower shock bolt and nut.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Shock Bolt
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Remove the upper shock bolt.
Remove the shock from the vehicle.