Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Bronco Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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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Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints and boots may occur.NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the lower arm outboard nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
Remove and discard the upper stabilizer bar link nut and position aside the stabilizer bar link.
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- Remove the bolt and position aside the brake hose.
- Unclip the 2 wire retainers and position aside the wheel speed sensor wiring harness.
- Remove and discard the 2 front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
- Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
- Remove cowl panel grille support bracket retainers and bracket.
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- Remove and discard the 3 top front strut and spring assembly mounting bolts.
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NOTE: Make sure that no load is placed on the brake hose.NOTE: Never allow the knuckle to hang from the upper and lower control arms or damage to the ball joints can occur.NOTE: Take care not to damage coating on suspension components.
Support the wheel knuckle assembly using mechanic's wire.
- Remove the front strut and spring assembly.