Raise and support vehicle, allowing suspension to hang free.
Remove the wheel.
Disconnect the shock absorber electrical connector.
Support the lower control arm with a jack stand or screw jack in order to relieve the spring load.
Remove the lower shock absorber nut(s) and bolt(s).
Remove the upper mounting nut(s). On some models, the upper shock mounting nuts are located in the trunk behind the trim cover.
Remove the shock from the vehicle. On some models, you may have to compress the shock by hand to remove from the mounting.
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1. Jack rear of car up on level surface
2. Put jack stands under rear of car under frame area.
3. Remove rear wheels
4. Place jack under rear differential of car with a piece of plywood for support
5. Put pressure on jack to support cradle
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