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4. Remove the shock (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/SHOCK - REMOVAL). 5. Install Spring Compressor DD-1278 up through the lower suspension arm, coil spring and shock hole in the frame. The bell-shaped adapter goes against the lower suspension arm. Install the nut on top of the tool at the 6. Tighten the spring compressor nut against bell-shaped adapter finger tight then loosen 1/2 turn. NOTE: This will hold the spring in place until the lower suspension arm is separated from the steering 7. Remove the stabilizer link (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/STABILIZER LINK - REMOVAL). 8. Remove the lower ball joint nut at the steering knuckle (1). 9. Install Ball Joint Remover tool 8677 (2)on the lower ball joint and separate the ball joint from the NOTE: Do not allow the upper control arm and 10. Support the upper control arm and steering knuckle out of the way. 11. Remove the lower control arm support. 12. Tighten the spring compressor tool to allow clear- ance for the lower ball joint to be removed out of 13. Loosen the tension on the spring compressor tool slowly allowing the lower suspension arm to pivot downward. 14. Remove the spring compressor tool. 15. Remove coil spring and isolator pad from the vehicle. 16. Remove the front and rear pivot bolts (1&2). 17. Remove the lower control arm (3). 2 - 54 FRONT - INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION DR/DH |