The shock limits downward spring link travel and will be holding
spring pressure when you lift the wheels off the ground. You must
either have vehicle weight on the wheel and spring link or lift the
wheel carrier and spring link put against the spring pressure to
remove the lower shock bolt AND to install a new shock.
I believe this can be done on a lift, but failing that, jack the car
up and put it on jack stands, then use a floor jack to lift up the
spring link a couple inches before removing the shock. Do not lower
the link until you have the new shock installed unless you unbolt it
from the wheel carrier and lower it to remove the spring.
Peter
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