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 Bolts (Qty: 2)
2 | Lower Shock Absorber Retaining Nuts (Qty: 2) Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section. Tighten 28 N·m (21 lb ft)
3 | Upper Shock Absorber Mounting Nuts (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 .