Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the 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.
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Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- 2.NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link upper nut and separate the front stabilizer bar link from the strut and spring assembly.
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If equipped with dynamic suspension. Remove the dynamic suspension strut wire harness bracket bolt and position the bracket and wire harness aside.
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Disconnect the 2 wheel speed sensor retainers and the 1 dynamic suspension strut wire harness retainer.
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If equipped. Disconnect the brake sensor electrical connector.
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If equipped with dynamic suspension. Disconnect the dynamic suspension strut wire harness connector.
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If equipped. Unclip the brake sensor electrical connector and the 2 wire retainers from the strut.
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- 5.NOTE: Base brakes shown, other applications similar.
Position aside the brake caliper assembly.
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Remove and discard the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts.
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Position aside the brake caliper assembly.
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- 1.NOTE: Original strut-to-wheel spindle bolts are splined and may need to be driven out.
Remove and discard the 2 strut-to-wheel spindle bolts and nuts.
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Separate the wheel spindle from the front strut and spring assembly.
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