Removal Procedure

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 stabilizer shaft link. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
Position a jackstand underneath the lower control arm.
Raise the jackstand slightly to compress the coil spring.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Shock Bolt & Nut
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Remove the lower shock bolt and nut.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Support Frame Nut & Bolt
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Loosen the lower control arm to support frame nut and bolt.

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Control Arm To Knuckle Nut & Bolt
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Remove the lower control arm to knuckle nut and bolt.
Slowly lower the control arm in order to unload the coil spring.

Fig 4: Identifying Coil Spring Upper & Lower Insulators
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Remove the coil spring and insulators.