Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Shock-To-Yoke Retaining Bolt

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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the shock to yoke retaining nut.
Remove the shock to yoke retaining bolt by pulling up slightly on the lower control arm to remove the pressure on the bolt.

Fig 2: View Of Yoke-To-Lower Control Arm Retaining Nut
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Remove the yoke to lower control arm retaining nut.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Shock Module Yoke From Lower Control Arm
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Using the J 24319-B , separate the yoke from the lower control arm.

Fig 4: View Of Yoke
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Remove the yoke from the vehicle.