Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet SSR. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Fig 1: View Of Shock Module Yoke Lower Mounting Nut

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Remove the shock module yoke to lower control arm mounting nut.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm

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Install J 24319-B to the shock module yoke to lower control arm stud.
Disconnect the shock module yoke from the lower control arm using J 24319-B .

Fig 3: View Of Shock Module Yoke To Shock Absorber Pinch Bolt & Nut

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Remove the shock module yoke to shock absorber pinch bolt and nut.

Fig 4: Spreading Shock Module Yoke

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Spread the shock module yoke at the pinch bolt using a flat-bladed tool.
Remove the shock module yoke from the shock absorber.