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Damper/Spring Replacement: Removal

  1. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the cotter pin (A) from the tie-rod end ball joint, and remove the nut (B).
    Fig 1: Removing Cotter Pin From Tie-Rod End Ball Joint
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  3. Disconnect the tie-rod end from the steering arm on the damper using the special tool (see BALL JOINT REMOVAL ).
  4. Remove the bolts (A), and remove the wheel sensor harness bracket (B) and brake hose bracket (C) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Sensor Harness & Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
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  5. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) while holding the nuts (B).
    Fig 3: Removing Damper Pinch Bolts Holding Nuts
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  6. Remove the flange nuts (A) from the top of the damper.
    Fig 4: Removing Flange Nuts From Top Of Damper
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  7. Lower the lower arm, and remove the damper assembly (B).
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