Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal

WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.

• 1.
  
  Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

• 2.
  
  If equipped. Remove the upper strut tower cover.

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• 3.
  
  
  NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.
  NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link lower nut, loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the stabilizer bar link lower nut.

  • 1.
    
    Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link upper nut.

  • 2.
    
    Position aside the front stabilizer bar link.

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• 4.
  
  Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the strut.

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• 5.
  
  Remove and discard the lower strut-to-wheel knuckle nuts and bolts.

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• 6.
  
  Remove and discard the upper strut mount nuts. Remove the front strut and spring assembly.

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