Rear Shock Absorber Removal And Installation: Removal

Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
Remove wheel.
Support lower arm (1) with jack (2) and remove shock absorber bolts (3).

Fig 1: Lifting Support Lower Arm With Jack
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Compress the shock absorber enough to remove it from body.

Fig 2: Compressing Shock Absorber
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