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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the rear wheelhouse from the vehicle. Refer to REAR WHEELHOUSE PANEL LINER REPLACEMENT .
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Lower Shock Bolt And Nut
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  5. Remove the lower shock bolt and nut.
  6. Fig 2: Identifying Upper Shock Bolt
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  7. Remove the upper shock bolt.
  8. Remove the shock from the vehicle.