Coil Spring & Strut Assembly: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheel. Remove brake hose from bracket. Disconnect upper stabilizer bar connecting link. See Fig 1 . Remove the wheel knuckle bolt. See Fig 2 . Using a suitable lever, release the knuckle. Detach the wheel knuckle. Remove upper mounting bracket nuts. See Fig 3 . Remove spring and strut assembly.

Fig 1: Locating Upper Stabilizer Bar Connecting Link Bolt

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Fig 2: Locating Wheel Knuckle Bolt

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Fig 3: Locating Upper Mounting Bracket Bolts

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