FRONT AXLE AND SUSPENSION — Front Axle Shock Absorber REMOVAL OF FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY 1. DISCONNECT BRAKE TUBE Using SST and an open end wrench, disconnect the brake tube from the flexible hose. Drain the brake fluid into a container. SST 09751-36011 2. REMOVE THREE NUTS 3. REMOVE TWO BOLTS Remove the two bolts mounting the shock absorber assembly to the steering knuckle arm. 4. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER, FRONT AXLE HUB AND BRAKE CALIPER NOTE: Collars on steering knuckle bolt holes about 5 mm (0.20 in.) deep. Push the suspension lower arm down and remove the front shock absorber, front axle hub and brake caliper. 5. MOUNT FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER IN VISE OR LOCKING PLATE (SST) SST 09720-00011 (09721-00080)