Removal Procedure

Front Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly (1)» Remove - Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (AWD Without F55) and/or Shock Absorber and Spring Removal and Installation (AWD With F55)

Fig 1: Shock Absorber and Spring
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Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut (1)» Remove

Fig 2: Front Upper Control Arm Ball Stud Nut
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Use the CH-43631 separator (1) to separate the front upper control arm from the steering knuckle.

Fig 3: CH-43631 Separator
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Front Upper Control Arm Bolt (1)» Remove [2x]

Fig 4: Front Upper Control Arm Bolt
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DISCARD the bolts.
Remove the front upper control arm (1) from the vehicle.

Fig 5: Front Upper Control Arm
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