Detach the top end by taking off the attaching nut, washer, and bushing. For 1992 and later models, mark the alignment marks on the adjustment cams before removing the retaining nuts for the upper balljoint. Raise the vehicle, remove self-tapping bolts that attach the lower end of the shock absorber to the lower
Control Arm, and remove the shock absorber through a hole in lower control arm. Replace any worn or damaged parts. To this end, get rid of shock absorber upper mounting nuts, brake caliper, brake disc, stabilizer bar links, balljoint nut and lower mounting bolt for model year 2003 and onward. Check all components for damage and replace them if necessary.