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 special tools JD 199-1 and remove upper mounting from spring.
22. Remove shock upper mounting assembly from spring.
Remove spring upper isolator.
Remove upper spring pan.