Front shock removal
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Ok. Thanks. The tech manual makes this look real simple. Remove a few bolts, baddabing. Not so much. I had all the bolts off but gave up. I tried pushing it up but not whole-heartedly. Wonder if I should try again with a strut compressor? Beside removing the sway bar link, will I be able to pull the shock assembly out?
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I was able to take mine off without compressing the spring, separated the steering knuckle from the lower control arm which allowed enough droop to get it out. If you haven't been already start soaking that bolt in PB blaster or some other penetrating oil now, it doesn't like to come out easily.
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Yep you can do that safely without much issue (besides the lower shock bolt!). Obviously make sure you use jackstands. I usually undo the bottom of the swaybar link to make getting the shock out easier. In fact I am not sure if you can get it out without undoing the swaybar link? Probably can, but I found it much easier this way.