Front Shock Absorber - Removal

4X2

Special Tools:










1. If equipped, remove the wiring harness routing clip (2) from the shock mounting stud.
2. Remove the three upper shock mounting nuts (1).





3. Turn the wheels so the front of the tire on the side being serviced is turned to the inside of the vehicle.
4. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove the speed sensor bolt (1), and remove the sensor from the knuckle (2).
7. Remove the speed sensor wiring retaining clip from the knuckle (2).





8. Bottom caliper pistons into the caliper.
9. Remove the brake caliper tension clip (1) by pressing rearward on the front of the clip (2) while pulling the clip out (3) from the caliper.





10. Remove the caliper slide dust bolt shields and loosen the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (2).

CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose will result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

11. Remove the brake caliper (3) from the caliper adapter (4) and hang the brake caliper.





12. Support the outside of the lower control arm with a suitable holding fixture, and raise to normal ride height.
13. Remove the upper ball joint nut.
14. Separate the upper ball joint (2) from the knuckle (3) using Ball Joint Press (1).





15. Remove the lower stabilizer link nut (7) at the lower control arm.
16. Remove the lower clevis bolt/nut (6) at the lower control arm.






NOTE: It may be necessary to lift on the upper control arm (2) for clearance to remove shock (1).

17. With the knuckle assembly (3) tilted out, lower the control arm support as necessary and lift the shock assembly (1) (into the shock tower) and remove from the vehicle by tilting the bottom of the shock out and to the rear.
18. Remove and transfer the spring and mount if necessary. Front Coil Spring - Removal.