For 1990-2009 cars

Callout | Component Name
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#### Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
2. Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake hose from the caliper, remove and support the brake caliper with bracket as an assembly. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Replacement.
3. Separate the lower control arm ball stud from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Knuckle Replacement.

1 | Lower Shock Absorber Mounting Bolt (Qty: 2)
2 | Lower Shock Absorber Retaining Nut (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 28 N·m (21 lb ft)
3 | Upper Shock Absorber Mounting Nut (Qty: 2) Tighten 47 N·m (35 lb ft)
4 | Shock Module Tip

• | Raise the steering knuckle and upper control arm while removing the shock module toward the rear of the vehicle.

• | To remove the spring, refer to Shock, Shock Component, and/or Spring Replacement.

• | If disposing the shock absorber, refer to Suspension Shock/Strut Disposal.