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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle   in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the shock module yoke to lower control arm mounting nut.
    Fig 1: Removing Shock Module Yoke To Lower Control Arm Mounting Nut
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  4. Install J 24319-B  to the shock module yoke to lower control arm stud.
  5. Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 24319-B. 
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm
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  6. Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.
    Fig 3: Removing Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt And Nut
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  7. Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat bladed tool.
  8. Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.
    Fig 4: Spreading Shock Module Yoke At Pinch Bolt
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