REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION - Rear Suspension (Coil Spring and Shock Absorber) Coil Spring and Shock Absorber REMOVAL OF COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER 1. JACK UP VEHICLE AND REMOVE WHEEL 2. REMOVE SPEAKER GRILLE 3. REMOVE QUARTER TRIM (w/ TEMS) 4. DISCONNECT SHOCK ABSORBER FROM AXLE CARRIER 5. REMOVE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY (a) Remove the shock absorber cap. (b) Remove the TEMS actuator. (c) Remove the three shock absorber mounting nuts from the body and remove the shock absorber assembly. 6. REMOVE COIL SPRING (a) Mount the shock absorber in a vise. (b) Using SST, compress the coil spring. SST 09727-30020