Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Removal

HINT:

• Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
• The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

1. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL 
2. DISCONNECT FRONT SPEED SENSOR LH 
3. DISCONNECT FRONT STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH 
4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING LH 
   1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 nuts, and disconnect the shock absorber from the steering knuckle.

      HINT:

      While fixing the nuts in place, loosen and remove the bolts.

      Fig 1: Locating Nuts On Lower Side Of Shock Absorber

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   2. Remove the 3 nuts and shock absorber with coil spring.