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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Front Spring Adjuster Bolt Gap
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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. NOTE: This measurement will be used in the installation procedure to setup the vehicle trim height.
  3. If the transverse spring is to be replaced, measure the front spring adjuster bolt gap (1).
    4. Fig 2: Compressing Transverse Spring
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    NOTE: During this procedure, use care not to scratch the transverse spring.
  4. Using the J 33432-A  , compress to the transverse spring.
  5. Remove the lower shock absorber bolts from one of the lower control arms. Refer to Shock Absorber Replacement (With F55)  or Shock Absorber Replacement (w/o F55) .
  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the lower control arm. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    7. NOTE: Support the lower control arms with suitable jackstands.
  7. Remove the lower control arm from the vehicle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
    8. Fig 3: Transverse Spring Bolts, Retainers & Crossmember
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  8. Remove the transverse spring bolts and retainers.
  9. Remove and discard the transverse spring bolts and replace with NEW only.
  10. Remove the transverse spring from the vehicle.
  11. Remove the transverse spring compressor from the transverse spring, if the spring is to be replaced.
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