Front Shock Absorber - Removal

SRT

Special Tools:










1. If equipped, remove front shock tower cap (1) from top of shock assembly (4).
2. Remove three nuts (2) fastening shock assembly (4) to shock tower (3).
3. Raise and support vehicle Maintenance.





4. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
5. Remove the right front splash shield Splash Shield - Removal.





6. Remove nut (2) fastening stabilizer link (3) to shock assembly (1). Slide link ball joint stem from shock assembly.





7. Disconnect the Active Damping Suspension (ADS) shock connector (1) from the harness (2) on the wheel well.





8. Remove bolt (2) securing shock assembly (1) to lower control arm (3).





9. Disconnect wheel speed sensor cable routing clip (2) at brake tube bracket (3).





10. Loosen nut (4) attaching upper ball joint stud (1) to knuckle. Back nut off until nut is even with end of stud. Keeping nut on at this location will help keep end of stud from distorting while using Puller in next step.






CAUTION: In following step, use care not to damage ball joint seal boot while sliding (9360) into place past seal boot.

11. Using (9360)separate upper ball joint stud (1) from knuckle.





12. Remove nut (4) from end of upper ball joint stud (1).
13. Tip top of knuckle outward using care not to overextend bake flex hose.
14. Remove shock assembly from vehicle.