Removal And Installation: Removal

NOTE:

Quadrofiglio model shown, base models similar.

NOTE:

Removal and installation process is the same for both sides of the vehicle.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Remove the three disc brake guard to knuckle mounting bolts (1a) and remove the disc brake guard (1b).

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Remove the outer tie rod end to knuckle mounting nut (1a), and separate the outer tie rod end (1b) from the knuckle.

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Holding the tension strut stud (1a) remove and DISCARD the tension strut (1c) to knuckle mounting nuts (1b).

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Using special tool (special tool #2032500020, Remover, Front Suspension Ball Joint) (1a) and separate the tension strut (1b) from the knuckle.
Inspect and make sure that the bushing (2) is in its original position.

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Remove the lower control arm to knuckle mounting bolt (1).

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Install special tool (special tool #2032500020, Remover, Front Suspension Ball Joint) (1a) remover and separate the lower control arm (1b) from the knuckle (1c).

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Inspect the bushing (1) making sure that its in its original position.

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Remove the strut assembly to lower control arm mounting bolt (1).
Remove the two lower control arm to front cradle mounting bolts (2a).
Remove the lower control arm (2b).