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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
    GM155713Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Support the lower control arm with a jack stand.
  4. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock absorber.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Adjustment Link To Lower Control Arm
    GM397546Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the adjustment link retaining nut.
    7. Fig 3: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using the J 24319-B  separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.
  8. Slowly lower the lower control arm to the support assembly.
    9. Fig 4: Removing/Installing Upper & Lower Coil Spring Insulator
    GM155724Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Pry under the lower coil spring insulator. Remove the coil spring with the insulator.
  10. Remove the upper coil spring insulator, by pulling downward.
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