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Suspension System: Front: Shock: Removal

  1. Remove the nut, retainer and grommet from the upper stud through engine compartment access hole. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Coil Spring & Shock Absorber
    GC0029914Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - RETAINER
    2 - GROMMET
    3 - SHOCK
    4 - FRONT AXLE
  2. Remove the lower nuts and bolts from the axle bracket and remove the shock absorber.