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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Shock Absorber Lower Retaining Bolts
    GM105014Courtesy 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 control arm with a suitable jack.
  4. Remove the automatic level control air tube from the shock.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber retaining bolts.
    6. Fig 2: Removing Outer Tie Rod Assembly From Steering Knuckle
    GM643351Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove hex nut.
  7. Using J 24319-B  separate the adjustment link from the lower control arm.
    8. Fig 3: View of Upper & Lower Coil Spring Insulators
    GM105025Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Slowly lower the lower control arm until it bottoms on the support assembly.
  9. Using a pry bar, pry under the lower coil spring insulator and remove the coil spring with the insulator.
  10. Remove the upper coil spring insulator by pulling downward.
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