:	May 23, 2008

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Remove the fender splash shield.

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Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly from the lower arm.   Remove the nut and bolt.

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Release the heat shield for access to the shock absorber and spring assembly upper mounting inner nut.   Remove the three retaining bolts.

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Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.   Remove the three retaining bolts.

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Install the shock absorber and spring assembly.   Make sure the spring and shock absorber assembly top mounting to body mating faces are clean.   Fit the nuts and tighten to 70 Nm (52 lb.ft).

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Secure the heat shield.   Install the three retaining bolts and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Connect the shock absorber and spring assembly to the lower arm.   Tighten the nut and bolt to 300 Nm (221 lb.ft).

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Install the fender splash shield.