Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .

2.

NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts or damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur.

NOTE: Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool or damage to the boot may occur.

NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
- 1.
  
  Remove the bolt and position aside the brake hose.
  Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- 2.
  
  Remove the stabilizer bar link upper nut and position aside front stabilizer bar link and wheel speed sensor wiring harness aside.
  Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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3.

Remove the wheel knuckle. Refer to: Wheel Knuckle .

4.

Remove the cowl panel. Refer to: Cowl Panel .

5.

NOTE: Support the halfshaft.

Remove the strut upper bolts, and the front strut and spring assembly.

Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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