Removal

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove rear wheel(s).
2. Remove trunk side trim, then the strut upper mounting bolts.
3. Remove knuckle protector, then the cotter pin and upper ball joint nut.
4. Install 10 mm hex nut on ball joint.
Ensure nut is flush with ball joint pin end to prevent damage to threaded section of ball joint pin.
5. Using ball joint remover tool No. 07MAC-SL00200, or equivalent, separate ball joint from knuckle.
6. Remove damper mounting bolt, then lower rear suspension and remove strut assembly.
7. Using suitable spring compressor, compress damper spring enough to remove damper assembly self-locking nut.

Fig. 7 Exploded View Of Rear Damper Assembly:

8. Disassemble damper assembly, Fig. 7.