Rear Shock Absorber - Removal

SRT





1. Raise and support vehicle Maintenance.
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2. Remove wheel mounting nuts (3), then tire and wheel assembly (1).
3. Position under-hoist utility jack or jack stand under outer spring link adding just enough support to keep suspension from going into full-rebound when shock absorber mounting bolts are removed.






NOTE: Left side shown, right side similar.

4. Disconnect the Active Damping System (ADS) shock connector (2) from the harness connector (3).






NOTE: Right side shown, left side similar.

5. Remove lower mounting bolt (2) and nut (3) securing shock absorber (1) to knuckle.





6. Remove shock absorber upper mounting bolts (2).
7. Remove shock absorber (4).