Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
17. Adaptive damping system only:
Disconnect shock absorber harness connector by pressing lugs down and pulling connector up.
18. Lower and remove jack.
19. Remove shock absorber/spring assembly from vehicle and place assembly on work bench.
20. With assistance, manually compress shock absorber and withdraw bolt from spring coils.
21. Remove shock absorber from upper mounting.
Use a spanner on shock absorber shaft flats to prevent rotation (wrench in end socket on adaptive damping).
Slacken and remove shock absorber upper retaining nut.
Withdraw shock absorber from spring.
22. Remove special tools 204-179-1 securing upper mounting to spring. .