Coolant fill tank and upper shock mount bushings
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OEM there is a clip that connects the two lines. (see above pic) I think I would put a tie-wrap around the two lines where they are the closet together, and then gently slide it up in increments over time when the new lines "relax" a little with the heat of the engine.
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Last edited by Carnival Kid; 11-20-2018 at 05:19 PM.
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Do one side at a time, do the passenger (right) side first, it is a little easier only because the power steering pump reservoir has to be moved out of the way on the driver (left) side to access a couple of the shock plate bolts on that side.
Remove the top nut on the shock first, then jack the car body up a little to release the pressure of the shock against the plate, (remove the wheel for better access and visual), you will see the shock shaft withdraw from the shock plate as you jack the car up and the suspension lowers.
Then loosen the bolts holding the shock plate to the body/chassis, fit the new shock plate, making sure the shock shaft is high enough to guide into the shock plate bushing, then bolt the shock plate in place. You may need to jack the car up a little or down a little as necessary to find the sweet spot where there is little-to-no pressure on the shock plate bolts so they line right up and drop right in, you will see what I mean..
It is an easy task, one hour max. for both sides.
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